Approach Quote by Frank Moore Cross

“It fascinates me to analyze these things and, yes, to see layers in the texts and the building up of Biblical literature. I think this provides insights that one simply does not get by the direct approach.” quote by Frank Moore Cross — Download Open image

“It fascinates me to analyze these things and, yes, to see layers in the texts and the building up of Biblical literature. I think this provides insights that one simply does not get by the direct approach.”

Frank Moore Cross

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Elie [Wiesel], when you ask, "Why do I want to know," I'm trying to grab the holy. And I'm getting thrown back.

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The history of interpretation [of the Bible] is fascinating; but that is something else.

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We want to live in ambiguity. This is the human condition.

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