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Religion in Literature

Should religion be a part of literature study? Should a teacher bring religious references into the literature classroom? There's some debate about whether it's necessary to incorporate references to the Bible in literary study. You'll find resources here, but what do you think?
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.
CCL
"The Conference on Christianity and Literature is a national organization interested in the relationship of Christianity and literature and dedicated to both scholarly excellence and collegial exchange."
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.
English Literature and Religion
"This Web site offers a large bibliographical database about religious aspects and backgrounds of English literature, from the Middle Ages to the present century, with primary (though not exclusive) emphasis upon writers within the Anglican tradition."
My Mother's Bible - George Pope Morris
Read "My Mother's Bible," by George Pope Morris.
Religion in Schools
Find quotes, topics, and sources--related to religion in schools and libraries.
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."

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