Why are you taking this class?
I am taking this class as an English major, because I am interested in looking at the Bible through a lens that is not necessarily a religious one. I like the idea of viewing the Bible as literature, and evaluating the context and history of the New Testament. Most people, including myself, are raised to believe the Bible is an unquestionable source of facts as well as the stone cold word of God. However, scholarly investigation and research has shown the public that while the Bible may be a sacred document, it has been influenced by the fallible hands of men and has therefore been subject to changes in translation and context over the centuries. I hope to learn more about that scholarly research and form my own opinion from a literary and religious standpoint as a student in this class.
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