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A Bible for believers and skeptics alike
We read Greek tragedy without believing in Zeus, and learn from Moby-Dick though Ahab never sailed. The Bible, too, can be mined for wisdom by anyone.
Its political truths belong to everyone.
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Philosopher Martha Nussbaum shows the value of classical literature regardless of belief. The Bible was created to build a community that could weather devastating crises, and it holds insights for anyone striving to build more just and resilient societies.
Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 471
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