The Bible is not a book. It is a collection of books. It is a library. The Protestant Canon has 66 books. The Roman Catholic's has 73. The Orthodox' has 79. The Ethiopian Orthodox' has 81. The Jewish Canon has 24.
This very short work argues that this ancient library is important to many people, but its authority, canon, and interpretation are always shaped by context and community. It is not a science library, nor does it provide all the answers to life's questions. Instead, it is a diverse collection that can be used to heal or harm, depending on how it is interpreted and applied.
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