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I feel that while few americans actually read the bible, its at the center of a lot of western literature. Are there any interesting books on the bible that are not neccesarily for christians, just for people looking to understand it as a part of western culture?
Many thanks : )

5 Responses to “What Is An *interesting* Book On Interpreting The Bible? Preferably As Literature Rather Than Religious Text.?”

1. sultryda Says:
   二月 6th, 2010 at 6:48 上午

   There are many interesting books written by scholars associated with The Westar Institute. They are NOT fundamentalists and often write on both the misinterpretations as well as more realistic interpretations of the Bible.
   I particularly like Dominic Crossan.

2. ^_^ Says:
   二月 6th, 2010 at 10:11 上午

   You know what you could try doing – reading the bible and as you go through, write down notes on it of how ridiculous it is.
   My friend does it and its quite funny. The bible contradicts itself alot…

3. Sirius the serpent king Says:
   二月 6th, 2010 at 1:41 下午

   The Jerusalem Bible
   The Companion Bible

4. 匿名 Says:
   二月 6th, 2010 at 2:12 下午

   Perhaps you would find this interesting;
   Halley’s Bible Handbook

5. darwinsfriend3 AM Says:
   二月 6th, 2010 at 7:06 下午

   This is the best one I’ve foundhttp://skepticsannotatedbible.com/

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