2006-07-05 04:38:37 · 24 answers · asked by Pervy_Pirate 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Wow. A lot of ... interesting answers ...
I wouldn't call the Bible a literal narration of events. Certainly there are parts of it that are literal. I and II Kings, I and II Chronicles, and the gospels come to mind, but there's also the Psalms, which are poems of praise, mostly written by David, Song of Songs, which is love poetry and an intriguing metaphor for our relationship with God, not to mention the Creation account, which I view to be more fanciful and poetic than a lot of Christians (mainly fundamentalists) will admit. The Epistles, or the letters written by early apostles to early churches, are really insightful about how Jesus's life and ministry relates to the lives of normal people in the real world.
I find it interesting that you suggest that the Bible was written for dummies, because as far as I can tell, there aren't many people, even Christians who have read it in its entirety! I, myself, am only about a two thirds of the way through. If it were such easy reading, I would have to wonder why more people haven't read it! It also seems to me that a book that can be interpreted as many different ways as the Bible is interpreted (just look at the plethora of different church denominations, all with their minute differences in opinion, not to mention dissention within individual denominations!) has to have more to it than simple, literal accounts.
2006-07-05 05:01:25 · answer #1 · answered by aeterna15 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No there just so many things a "dummie" will believe. The bible is written for the square root of dummies or uber dummies.
2006-07-05 04:44:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
THE BIBLE is literal. What confounds you is the undeniable actuality that THE note OF GOD IS HIDDEN interior the BIBLE. THE note OF GOD isn't for all of us.those that tutor pretend doctrines the commandments of adult males and fables are those that invented the denominations and agencies. that is area of JESUS' Plan even as HE stated MY fan is in MY HAND and that i visit thoroughly purge my floor. question is how did those that in simple terms play church ensnare you. might want to you not have studied for your self. might want to you not have approached JESUS on your own.IF THE BLIND LEAD THE BLIND both SHALL bypass INTO the trench. For you the shape is over!!! Waste no extra of a few time or ours the following in Yahoo Q&A. OR IS IT THAT YOUR A TROLL? David Stotler
2016-10-14 03:41:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With so many interpretations, rewriting, etc. how could it be for dummies? It was written for intelligent study as stories of a nation.
2006-07-05 04:41:46 · answer #4 · answered by jmmevolve 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Unfortunately, the dummies are the ones who can't see that it's pointing to a wonderful, creative, wise and all powerful Being.
2006-07-05 04:41:39 · answer #5 · answered by novalee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the Bible is not just for dummies... it's a guide for all of us. Like a map, you may find it misleading, it has a lot of versions, but the truth is always there. It depends on how you search, ponder and pray. It depends on how you read it.
2006-07-05 04:43:51 · answer #6 · answered by sunkissed 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dummies like me who believes in the bible
2006-07-05 04:40:39 · answer #7 · answered by someone who loves jesus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is narration in the Bible.
But there is also Songs (Psalms), and prophecy of what will happen in the future.
2006-07-05 05:16:19 · answer #8 · answered by tim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bible quote events whih can be applied on present day events . and then in the light of holy book u can tell either the outcome of event right or wrong.
2006-07-05 04:45:30 · answer #9 · answered by Asad 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. It was written so that people on all levels can read and understand. It is to be used to teach others.
2006-07-05 04:48:11 · answer #10 · answered by Pamela K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋