Bible Quote by Hershel Shanks
![“I know that the Bible has been a central influence in [Elie Wiesel and Frank Moore Cross] lives - but in a very different way. In truth, you inhabit very different Biblical worlds.” quote by Hershel Shanks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a11/hershel-shanks-25800_bible_i-know-that-the-bible-has-been-a-central_315652.jpg)
“I know that the Bible has been a central influence in [Elie Wiesel and Frank Moore Cross] lives - but in a very different way. In truth, you inhabit very different Biblical worlds.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New York Times, 2005
The Bible influences individuals differently, shaping distinct personal worlds and perspectives rather than a single uniform impact.
In simple terms: The Bible affects people in varied, personal ways.
Key Takeaway
Recognize diverse biblical influences.
Themes
interpretation
faith
identity
culture
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
theological
educational
When to use this quote
- personal study
- interfaith dialogue
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
personal narrative
theological impact
historical context
Questions to Reflect On
- What biblical themes resonate most with you?
- How do differing interpretations affect community?
A Different Perspective
It may simplify complex theological debates.
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![“We're both [with Elie Wiesel] a long way from the position of the so-called Biblical minimalists. Some of them see no history in the Bible until Josiah.” quote by Elie Wiesel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9fa/elie-wiesel-341_bible_we-re-both-with-elie-wiesel-a-long-way-f_1724153.jpg)
![“Both of you [Elie Wiesel and Frank Moore Cross] are giants, dare I say nephilim [giants; see Genesis 6:4; Numbers 13:33], in your world.” quote by Hershel Shanks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/140/hershel-shanks-25800_crosses_both-of-you-elie-wiesel-and-frank-moore_2856215.jpg)
![“Most of my professional work has been in these areas - as a historical critic, as a literary critic. I've done very little in the history of interpretation [as Elie Wiesel has]. I've been interested in it, but I have not contributed to that field, really.” quote by Hershel Shanks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6fd/hershel-shanks-25800_areas_most-of-my-professional-work-has-been-in_2052259.jpg)
![“If I do an interview with [Holocaust survivor] Elie Wiesel, am I required as a journalist to find a Holocaust denier?” quote by Scott Pelley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5e6/scott-pelley-22805_climate-change_if-i-do-an-interview-with-holocaust-surv_728384.jpg)
![“We differ [with Frank Moore Cross] simply because of our differing backgrounds.” quote by Hershel Shanks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/177/hershel-shanks-25800_alike_we-differ-with-frank-moore-cross-simply_83466.jpg)
![“As long as I'm giving a little hype, I can't resist saying that Elie [Wiesel] has also written a number of pieces for Bible Review, for which I serve as editor.” quote by Hershel Shanks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/170/hershel-shanks-25800_editors_as-long-as-i-m-giving-a-little-hype-i-ca_701770.jpg)
