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What does it mean?
The Bible has profound, active influence.
In plain terms
The Bible is powerful and alive.
What can you take from it?
Recognize the influence of key texts.

Where it applies

  • theological debate
  • literary analysis
  • cultural study

Putting it to work

  • religious studies
  • history
  • cultural analysis

Questions to consider

  • What texts shape your life?
  • How do books influence society?

Another view

Ignores differing interpretations of the text.

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