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I'm not even a believer any more, to be honest. But nevertheless, the Bible contains more great stories, history and wisdom than countless other books. Likewise, it's chockful of quotes we take for granted nowadays, and it's illuminating to see where they actually come from. (  ) EricKibler | Apr 6, 2013 |  I started reading the Bible when I was 5 years old - random readings. I was a 'born again' Christian by the age of 15 years old. Then as a young adult, I started studying the Bible via church leaders and scholars. I participated fully in church and church related activities. Took many courses from seminaries and bible schools. Then in my thirties, I found the need to read the Bible without outside influence. So, I read it cover to cover -- Gen. 1:1 to Rev. 22:21 -- six times from 1980 to 1986. I filled dozens of spiral notebooks with my findings, feelings and thoughts. About half-way through my 7th reading I discovered I had become an atheist -- a lack of belief in god(s). The Bible and all religious tomes (I have read the major ones) have stories, proverbs and parables that can offer insight into the kinder, gentler side of humanity. They also show us how fear, power and prejudice can cause people to assign responsibility for these 'failings' to a god or gods. So yes, I think the Bible is worth reading but not just the 'feel good' parts -- read all of it if you are going to read it. 1  Meandu91 | Apr 4, 2013 | The Book! ( ) MaryAnn12 | Apr 4, 2013 | As far as it is translated correctly... I wish they listed the Old Testament and the New Testament separately... I finished the New Testament this week. And can I just say how great it was? The Gospels, of course, are awesome. There's no such thing as too much Jesus. But I LOVED Revelation. Seriously awesome. I've never read the Old Testament all the way through... It's the ONLY book of scripture I haven't read all the way through....... *oye* The task seems RIDICULOUSLY daunting.... ( ) saraferrell | Apr 3, 2013 | Any book that has survived the ages to reach the hands of modern folks is a gift. It is an opportunity to understand how our ancestors thought and lived. Over the years, this collection of writings was compiled and modified by people in power. And that alone is certainly sufficient reason to be suspicious of the contents. But I find the study of mankind, and the evolution of its views, an extremely satisfying occupation. And I must confess that I am particularly interested in discussions about morals. So although I am not a religious person, I found this work highly instructional. There are many useful lessons about human nature (because animals, even human ones, rarely evolve to a significant degree in a couple millennia.) I expect that a Christian might be quite grumpy about this review, because they could assume that I do not fully respect their belief system. And I suspect that an atheist might also be quite grumpy about this review, because they could assume that I have 'sold out' by declaring that reading a religious work might be worth their time. Ah well...making people grumpy with my thoughts is now so commonplace, that I will only sigh should this review trigger a rain of disapproval. (  ) KatLowe | Apr 3, 2013 | no reviews | add a review InspiredHas as a concordance
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Masterful recitation of the Bible.
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