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Bible
The Bible has been called one of the most quoted works in literary history, and it is also one of the most distributed books in human history. Many of the greatest writers in literature have been influenced by Biblical themes, motifs, and images--in one form or another.
Books About the Dead Sea Scrolls
The Dead Sea Scrolls were hidden in the caves of Qumran, and finally discovered in the Judean desert between 1947 and 1956. Read more about the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Books About The Flood
Stories of the flood can be found in almost every culture. According to Greek mythology, Zeus sent a flood to destory men of the Bronze age. In Roman myth, Jupiter and Neptune flooded the world with storm and earthquake. Read more about The Flood in literature.
Luke 2:1-24
Read the second chapter of Luke.
My Mother's Bible - George Pope Morris
Read "My Mother's Bible," by George Pope Morris.
Study Bibles
As you study the Bible in your literature class, you'll find these study resources invaluable. The books include historical and literary background, annotations, cultural influences, the complete text in a variety of versions, scholarship, maps, and other materials. Read more about these study resources.
Studying the Bible as Literature
It doesn't matter whether you believe the Bible to be "fact" or a fable... It remains an important reference source in the study of literature. These books should help you in your study of the Bible as literature. Read more.
The English Bible and Books of Devotion
Read "A History of English Literature."