Chapter 10: Religion

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 Chapter 10: Overview



"There is a disagreement about the origin of the book; whether the writer were putting down the literal word of God; how certain words should be translated; and whether the book is to be read as history, legend, or literature."



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I like this quote because I can understand the logic behind it all. It shows how people may feel about the Bible. I honestly feel like it is very similar to how non-believers feel about religion. I feel like the Bible has so many great stories, and I know that all religions have their own form of history, and based off the stories, we make purpose to our own lives, and follow examples of those stories for our own paths. I can understand how this can be a disagreeing topic because as we learn in this chapter, there is so many stories that are hard to believe to be real unless you actually have a solid belief system. I can see how it can be controversial of how it should be presented. Since the Bible is very ancient, we know that a foundation of our faith, and what are values and beliefs are, I think will ultimately be how it is translated into modern present times.  


"Genesis, one of the most remarkable documents in history of humanities, describing in elegant, compact prose the creation of the universe, the expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden for disobedience, and the covenant made between God and Abraham, in which the Promise Land is given as a reward for obedience." 


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I like this quote because I come from a Christian upbringing, and I grew up with Christianity being very big in my household. My religion ultimately created who I am. Therefore, the Bible is what I have followed since a child, so I think that the book of Genesis, is one of the most significant books of the Bible. It allows us to get insight of the beginning, and to be able to get an idea of how in Christianity everything started. It gives the stories that I feel hold a lot of significance to Christian religion. Allowing us to know that obedience to God is the focus, and what consequences may follow if those things are broken. Not only does it provide insight to those things, but also insight to what is the promise and reward of obedience to God. it describes how there are many reasons as to why we can fall into not being obedient, and Adam and Eve's story illustrates that for us. The Book of Genesis in my opinion one of the most relevant books of the Bible because it provides an actual outline of facts to the basis of Christian religion.




"Other Books of Hebrew Bible tells stories of kings, generals, judges, and prophets, of war and treachery, family betrayals, and reconciliations, The central figures are human, with human flaws; they struggle to learn about God and to maintain their communities."


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I think this quote is very important because the Bible gives a lot of stories of different significant people. I feel like learning about these people can give us an example of everyday life. I think a lot of the monumental figures of the Bible have something that is relatable to anyone. Which is why their stories are so important to be highlighted. In order to know that certain prophets, or kings, were just as flawed as people are today, it gives us a since of connection to their stories. I feel like part of believing is relating to what we believe in. I don't feel like anyone would even find these stories of any importance if they were not related. Nobody is perfect, and nobody is able to go through having a religion that they cannot relate to. The figures in the Bible that are most famous, I feel like are the ones that make us feel like they are similar to us. Knowing that they are also flawed, and that they can also go through things like we do everyday, is what I believe any religion is all about. It what makes us want to engage in our beliefs, especially because some of these figures are described as people with high status. Overall, we like what we can relate to.

















References:
 Janero R. & Altshuler T., (2011) The art of being human: the humanities as a technique of living, (eleventh edition) Pearson.













































































































































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