In regard to this Great Book, I have but to say, it is the best gift God has given to man. All the good the Saviour gave to the world was communicated through this book.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Lincoln elevates the Bible as the ultimate source of moral good and divine communication to humanity.
- In plain terms
- He believes the Bible is the best gift from God and contains all the good the Savior gave.
- What can you take from it?
- Sacred texts can serve as the primary guide for moral good.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a text a gift from God?
- How do different traditions define the source of good?
Another view
This view assumes a specific religious text is universally superior to others.
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