The Bible is more than one book: “Bible” comes from a Greek word that means “books.” Some are hauntingly beautiful, others profoundly philosophical. Some are simultaneously tedious and terrifying; some are riveting and funny. We’ll think about how these different kinds of literature belong in the same overarching book: How are they a part of the overall meaning or meanings of the Bible? How do the writers of these books read the rest of the Bible? This way of reading isn’t intended to challenge any faith tradition, nor does it assume
that you’ve ever looked at the Bible before.
