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The Bible as Literature, Not Scripture
Viewing the Bible as literature acknowledges its role in shaping Western civilization, but does not accept it as divine scripture. This perspective, often a reaction against fundamentalism or biblicism, sees the Bible more as beautiful literature recording people's experiences with God. It rejects the notion of the Bible as a flawless, clear manual for living that just dropped out of heaven, emphasizing the need for interpretation which is a complex and ongoing process.