I'm not referring to the Bible, which has been historically verified, but other fictional books.
2006-09-29 02:50:09 · 15 answers · asked by John 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
All truth belongs to God, since he is the author of truth. But His truth can be embodied by oher religions or spoken by people. That doesn't mean that the truth belongs to them even if they speak it - so in answer to your question, fictional books can speak of truth (Christian novels do it all the time - they are constantly showing God's truth with ficitional characters).
2006-09-29 02:55:28 · answer #1 · answered by wonderwoman 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I sincerely hope by saying the Bible "has been historically verified" that you mean some bits of historical info have been gleaned from it.
Otherwise, you are lying. But anywho, if an alien with no knowledge of human society picked up and was able to read a fictional book from earth, that alien would be able to learn true and historical facts about the human race, even if he also learned some fantasies and/or impossibilities.
2006-09-29 03:12:54 · answer #2 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Erm...actually the bible hasn't been historically verified at all...quite the opposite, most archaeological evidence that has been found and objectively studied suggests that actually most of it is a pile of tosh. :) One example would be, of course, the dinosaurs. Another would be archaeological evidence in Egypt of very blatantly Jewish towns and enclaves, proper-sized settlements, which were inhabited when apparently all the Jews had been driven out of Egypt.
In my mind, all so called "holy" scriptures are all fiction...they're simply exaggerated semi-mythological folk accounts, used to convey a social message or cultural set of values...same as any ancient epic poem, for example.
As for fictional novels...erm...well no...they're fiction, they're written as fiction, thus...they are fictional. You also need to explain your definition of "truth". If we're talking purely spiritually/religiously/metaphysically...no. But can one gleam societal truths through reading a piece of literature that urges him to give thought to an idea or theme? Yes.
2006-09-29 02:57:22 · answer #3 · answered by JabbaHutt444 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-06 09:12:45 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of times there are novels that truly touch you and make you think about life in a deeper way. I love "Pride and Prejudice" because I love the simplicity of the society back then though I'm sure there must have been much pressure to live up to the simplicity. Nowadays, nothing is simple and everything is fast paced. Wish we could go back in time. The bible is another great read, but I enjoy putting it into practice much better because it's great to see the principles come alive. :o)
2006-09-29 02:53:43 · answer #5 · answered by Light 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
sometimes fiction is based upon truth and can be as enlightening as non fiction...often novels are spiritual expressions of the writer..and sometimes the writer is an ante nae for something larger and more powerful then his or her self...
the writings of Emily Dickinson bare witness to that...though her life was one of loneliness and despair,she was without a doubt in touch with powerful spiritual forces..she expressed through her writings...
2006-09-29 03:03:10 · answer #6 · answered by David H, Raiser 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course. The Holy Spirit gives us answers to our questions all the time. A word we see on a sign. Something we hear in a
conversation.
People think the Holy Spirit doesn't work in their lives on a
personal level. The Holy Spirit is called the Comforter. Have you
ever worried about something. And a realization, a thought came into your mind, that helped you better understand the
situation? That was the Holy Spirit comforting you.
2006-09-29 02:55:01 · answer #7 · answered by zenbuddhamaster 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sure. And Christians who say otherwise are denying the fact that Jesus used parables rather often.
A story can illuminate truth, even if the story itself is fictional.
2006-09-29 02:56:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends upon what ones personal definition of truth is. one may be able to discover evidence for what he believes to be true but another may not because of differing beliefs.
2006-09-29 02:54:18 · answer #9 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't see why not. Enlightenment can come in any form, and to say otherwise would, I think, be limiting the power of any deity greatly.
2006-09-29 02:52:27 · answer #10 · answered by angk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋