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# John Drane

(1946)   Biblical Scholar

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John Drane is a biblical scholar.

## Quick Facts About John Drane

Born October 17, 1946

Profession Biblical Scholar

## About John Drane

British theologian...

##  Quotes by John Drane

> [The Bible is not just one book, but an entire library, with stories, songs, poetry, letters and history, as well as literature…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-drane/the-bible-is-not-just-one-book-but-an-entire-library-with-stories/)

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> [The sheer diversity of literature in the Bible is one of the secrets of its continuing popularity through the centuries. There is…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-drane/the-sheer-diversity-of-literature-in-the-bible-is-one-of-the-secrets/)

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> [The Gospels were written to present the life and teachings of Jesus in ways that would be appropriate to different readerships, and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-drane/the-gospels-were-written-to-present-the-life-and-teachings-of-jesus/)

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