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The Bible's Preeminence in Human Literature
The Bible stands as the most read book in human history, with approximately five billion copies sold, making it a significant work despite challenges in determining exact figures due to its distribution by countless publishers over centuries. Its influence is further evidenced by its translation into at least 349 languages, and 2,123 languages having at least one book translated. The Bible's stories were traditionally transmitted orally in early Israel before being transcribed between the 4th and 6th centuries BC. This oral tradition underscores the cultural importance of storytelling in societies lacking written language at that time. Moreover, evidence of written communication dates back to around 3000 BC in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, regions that also contributed to early concepts of an afterlife alongside Greek and Jewish traditions.
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