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That is a good way to get some ancient wisdom, and sometimes some incidental history, but it's surprising how little it will inform you about what those religio
by JasonFruit 3y ago
That is a good way to get some ancient wisdom, and sometimes some incidental history, but it's surprising how little it will inform you about what those religions teach in contemporary practice. I don't think I could read the Bible and derive from it anything like the range of modern Christian belief and practice.
- amusingimpala75 3y agoI’m curious, what specific beliefs come to mind?
- paulryanrogers 3y agoIME seeking wisdom from ancient scriptures is like seeking the time from a broken clock. It'll be right twice a day yet useless since you need better sources, methodology, or reasoning anyway.