"Who Wrote the Bible?" by Washington Gladden is a deep study into the development of the Bible as a piece of literature. Instead of looking at the Bible's supernatural side or religious meanings, the book examines the real stories behind how the Bible was written, copied, and kept safe through the years. He compares the creation of the Hebrew Scriptures to a growing tree, suggesting that they came together over time by different people and in different situations. He uses a method called "Higher Criticism" to study the texts closely. Gladden believes that understanding the human side of the Bible and its history can actually make it even more important and meaningful, urging readers to rethink how they see the Bible's creation and authorship.
Who Wrote the Bible? : a Book for the People
By Washington Gladden
Discover the surprising human stories behind the Bible's creation, revealing a rich history of writers, copyists, and the long journey of these sacred texts.
Summary
About the AuthorWashington Gladden was a leading American Congregational pastor and early leader in the Social Gospel movement. He was a leading member of the Progressive Movement, serving for two years as a member of the Columbus, Ohio city council and campaigning against Boss Tweed as religious editor of the New York Independent. Gladden was probably the first leading U.S. religious figure to support unionization of the workforce; he also opposed racial segregation. He was a prolific writer who wrote hundreds of poems, hymns, articles, editorials, and books.
Washington Gladden was a leading American Congregational pastor and early leader in the Social Gospel movement. He was a leading member of the Progressive Movement, serving for two years as a member of the Columbus, Ohio city council and campaigning against Boss Tweed as religious editor of the New York Independent. Gladden was probably the first leading U.S. religious figure to support unionization of the workforce; he also opposed racial segregation. He was a prolific writer who wrote hundreds of poems, hymns, articles, editorials, and books.
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