Mormon Stories Podcast 1802: 10 Things You Should Know About the Bible - Dan McClellan Part 2
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Aug 23, 2023 
Dan McClellan, an expert in common views of the Bible, challenges literal interpretations and dives into the intricate topic of authorship, suggesting that Latter-day Saints should be open to the Bible's potential inaccuracies. He explores gender roles, slavery, and polygamy in biblical contexts, examines end-time prophecies and the concept of Hell, and advocates for a nuanced approach to the Bible.
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Many Authors, Not A Single Hand
- Hundreds of different people wrote and edited the Bible over many centuries rather than a few named authors.
- The Pentateuch and other books are layered compilations combining older oral poetry and later editorial agendas.
Oral Poetry Preceded Written Narrative
- Many earliest biblical elements began as oral poetry and only later became embedded in prose narratives.
- Poetic fragments like the Song of Deborah were memorized and transmitted orally before being written down.
Narrative Prose Appears Late
- Much of the Hebrew narrative prose likely emerged after 850 BCE with state inscriptions and record-keeping.
- Major historical books and the Pentateuch were compiled much later, often under Josiah-era and exilic influences.