2007-09-25 11:35:58 · 18 answers · asked by Jennah 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It is the written word of God.
2007-09-25 11:38:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 6⤋
There is a difference between being the best selling book of all time and being the single greatest book of literature.
2007-09-25 18:45:34 · answer #2 · answered by qxzqxzqxz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some really poor answers here by anti-Christians.
1) Most widely read book - worldwide
2) Most frequently-referenced work in Western literature.
You know how you have to learn classic mythology in school because there are so many literary references? There are far more references to the bible than to any other single work in Western literature. It amazes me that schools do not require their students to read the bible as literature.
Jim, http://www.life-after-harry-potter.com
2007-09-27 05:20:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let's just look at even from a secular perspective. It is the most widely read and distributed book in history, and is now available in about 98% of the world's languages... at least in part. It has survived attempts throughout history to, if not destroy it, at least keep it from the masses. Those that were to spread it's message, true Christians, were tortured and killed.
Read the account of William Tyndale and his battle to translate the bible into the language of the people.
2007-09-25 18:52:14 · answer #4 · answered by Q&A Queen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think for the sake of literature that distinction would have to go to the Mahabharata and the Baghavad Gita.
2007-09-25 18:40:15 · answer #5 · answered by Shawn B 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Oh come on, everyone knows that ULYSSES is the single greatest book of literature.
2007-09-25 18:39:42 · answer #6 · answered by Ranto 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It is far from being literature at all.
2007-09-25 18:43:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because most people believe in God,it,s been a best seller for a long time.
2007-09-25 18:39:41 · answer #8 · answered by elaine 30705 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I thought Catcher in the Rye was much better.
2007-09-25 18:51:10 · answer #9 · answered by TheCheatest902 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not, but it is the world's most popular fiction book.
2007-09-25 18:40:07 · answer #10 · answered by Citizen Justin 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is the only book that can change the human heart for the better.
Of course, you need to read it first! =)
2007-09-25 18:41:16 · answer #11 · answered by TubeDude 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋