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Originally Posted by Frank MetaMusil
Regardless of if the Bible is fact or fiction, its interesting that it is still the #1 most widely read book on Earth. http://www.squidoo.com/mostreadbooks
I don't know how accurate these numbers are, and I'm assuming it takes into account all religions. |
No doubt that the Bible is the most influential book human civilization has ever produced. Many many scholars dedicate their lives to understanding it, and I think the fact/fiction outlook does it a disservice.. I don't think any of the various authors of the Bible wrote it as a historical document (well except maybe the genealogies, chapter upon chapter of mind numbing genealogies.. screw you ancient authors) but always as something for the people of their time to help their people understand why things were the way they were.
I think read like that, the Bible makes a lot more sense and is more meaningful.