The number one book of the ages was written by a committee, and it was called The Bible.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The Bible is cited as the number one book of the ages, yet it was written by a committee.
- In plain terms
- The Bible is the greatest book, but it was made by many people working together.
- What can you take from it?
- Collaboration can produce masterpieces.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does a single author write better than a committee?
- What makes a classic?
Another view
The Bible includes works by individual authors, not just committees.
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