/lit/ - Literature

As an unbeliever, does the Bible still make for a good read?

Is the Bible worth reading? Why or why not? Please don't turn this into a religious discussion, thanks.

read & realize you are never alone..

If I wanted to read the New Testament in order of writing, how would I do so? What are the most agreed-upon dates of composition?

Pic related, it's Le Bib.

What stories from the bible do I have to read in order to get biblical allusions in art and other media?

>>3752007
I wrote an autobiography once. You might have heard of it.

Whats the best version of the bible? I ain't religious or anything, I just want to read crazy shit about Angels and Satan and smiting and all that good stuff.

What version is readable and doesn't have the good shit cut out of it.

Is there a way to become familiar with The Bible as literature without actually having to read the damn thing? Maybe just a collection of the most culturally relevant parts while skipping all of the so-and-so begat so-and-so nonsense?

>>3462060

There was a Bible released a while ago that was some sort of academic version. Its part of a series of books, its released riled some people up.
I'm trying to remember it's name since I'd like to pick one up, but cannot. Anyone remember?

worth a read?

Not to get a religious debate going but have any of you ever read the bible?

>shitty dialogue
>no character development
>plot holes everywhere
>predictable ending

2/10 would not read again

I just... don't... understand...

I'm not religious, but I wanted to read the Bible for its literary merit because it is referenced so often and such an influential book. But already over 50 pages into Genesis, I can't help but notice it feels like it was written by a 5-year-old.

I'm not talking about how it was translated; I'm talking about the plot/style. A whole page of useless names of descendents and how old random characters list? Am I reading some sort of sadistic fanfiction? Not to mention the repetition. "This character traveled over here. He arrived there. When the character arrived there, after traveling for a while...."

Please tell me it gets better. On the plus side, I didn't realize that many of the familiar fables were actually just part of Genesis, and that it included way more than I expected.

>Start a religious debate and die
This is about the Bible as a piece of literature, and nothing more please.

>The Authoritative Word of God
>Written over 1500 years by approximately 40 authors
>Originally written in three languages: Hebrew, Aramaic, and Koine Greek.
>Translated into 2,018 languages, with countless more partial translations, and audio translations
>Scrutinized to oblivion without a scratch
>There are historical discoveries regularly coming to light that continue to support the accuracy of the Bible.

Why haven't you read the greatest book to ever grace this earth?

Any /lit/erary opinions on this book, is it worth a read?

Why do Christians believe the earth is only 4000 years old?

Why do Christians hate science?

Does the bible speak about these ever?