The Bible is undoubtedly more important than any other book produced. Even those who deny its divine nature must concede that no other book is comparable in its literary styles, impact or detail. No other text has had such a lasting effect on the world with Western Civilisation in particular. The Bible contains a total of 66 books written in a plethora of literary styles and genres. This ranges from books of poetry inspired by joy and beauty, like the Song of Solomon to epistles outlining moral instructions like St Paul's Epistle to the Ephesians. No other book, secular or religious, encompasses as many topics and styles as the Bible.
Biblical poetry exemplifies the best of ancient literature with lines, "As the lily among the thorns, so is my love among the daughters." The Bible is a book that does well in illustrating its author's emotions. We find that biblical authors often describe their emotion towards both God and man, whether those emotions are positive or negative. Bible is also the origin of many modern sayings, including "all things to all men" (1 Corinthians 9:22), "by the skin of my teeth" (Job 19:20) and "a house divided against itself cannot stand" (Matthew 12:25). The Bible also contains many historical accounts of the Jewish people, such as their exile to Babylon.
The Bible is profoundly unique in its authorship; it was written by 40 different men. These men came from a wide range of backgrounds and occupations, proving that anyone was capable of having a relationship with God. Matthew was a tax collector, Luke was a doctor, Paul was, prior to becoming an apostle, a persecutor of Christianity. Joshua was a military general, whereas Nehemiah was a cupbearer. David was a shepherd boy before being crowned King of Israel. These men, and many others, wrote the most widely read book in world history on three different continents (Africa, Asia and Europe) and three different languages (Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek).
Furthermore, despite attempts to wipe it from human history, the Bible has survived. The Bible's most notable persecutor was Emperor Nero of Rome. The Bible has also survived the criticism of secular philosophers and scholars. French Enlightenment thinker Voltaire once said, "A hundred years from my death the Bible will be a museum piece." Volatire's death was in 1778. Needless to say, the Bible survived much longer than the century that Voltaire predicted. The entirety of the Bible has been translated into nearly 700 different languages and more than 5 billion copies have been sold or distributed.
Finally, I would like to comment on the Bible's legacy. The Bible has served as inspiration for art, music and literature. Prime examples of this are the paintings The Creation of Adam (Michelangelo, 1512) and The Last Supper (Leonardo Da Vinci, 1498). The Bible has directly led to the creation of many hymns sung in churches across the world, and its themes have been incorporated into a host of secular novels, including The Stand (Stephen King, 1978). The Bible has also influenced the cultures and societies of Western nations, with the Ten Commandments being described as America's moral foundation.
It is without a doubt that the Bible's message has been perverted by some and misused by others to achieve selfish agendas. But this truth remains clear: no other book has had such an impact on human history as the Bible.
Biblical poetry exemplifies the best of ancient literature with lines, "As the lily among the thorns, so is my love among the daughters." The Bible is a book that does well in illustrating its author's emotions. We find that biblical authors often describe their emotion towards both God and man, whether those emotions are positive or negative. Bible is also the origin of many modern sayings, including "all things to all men" (1 Corinthians 9:22), "by the skin of my teeth" (Job 19:20) and "a house divided against itself cannot stand" (Matthew 12:25). The Bible also contains many historical accounts of the Jewish people, such as their exile to Babylon.
The Bible is profoundly unique in its authorship; it was written by 40 different men. These men came from a wide range of backgrounds and occupations, proving that anyone was capable of having a relationship with God. Matthew was a tax collector, Luke was a doctor, Paul was, prior to becoming an apostle, a persecutor of Christianity. Joshua was a military general, whereas Nehemiah was a cupbearer. David was a shepherd boy before being crowned King of Israel. These men, and many others, wrote the most widely read book in world history on three different continents (Africa, Asia and Europe) and three different languages (Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek).
Furthermore, despite attempts to wipe it from human history, the Bible has survived. The Bible's most notable persecutor was Emperor Nero of Rome. The Bible has also survived the criticism of secular philosophers and scholars. French Enlightenment thinker Voltaire once said, "A hundred years from my death the Bible will be a museum piece." Volatire's death was in 1778. Needless to say, the Bible survived much longer than the century that Voltaire predicted. The entirety of the Bible has been translated into nearly 700 different languages and more than 5 billion copies have been sold or distributed.
Finally, I would like to comment on the Bible's legacy. The Bible has served as inspiration for art, music and literature. Prime examples of this are the paintings The Creation of Adam (Michelangelo, 1512) and The Last Supper (Leonardo Da Vinci, 1498). The Bible has directly led to the creation of many hymns sung in churches across the world, and its themes have been incorporated into a host of secular novels, including The Stand (Stephen King, 1978). The Bible has also influenced the cultures and societies of Western nations, with the Ten Commandments being described as America's moral foundation.
It is without a doubt that the Bible's message has been perverted by some and misused by others to achieve selfish agendas. But this truth remains clear: no other book has had such an impact on human history as the Bible.
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