Books Quote by John A. Buehrens
““A religion is not contained in a single book; there's something religious in almost any book.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The New Testament and Other Sacred Texts, 1990
Religious insight can be found beyond canonical scriptures; any book may contain spiritual value.
In simple terms: Spiritual truth isn’t limited to holy books.
Key Takeaway
Seek meaning in all reading.
Themes
spirituality
literature
open‑mindedness
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal study
- academic courses
- book clubs
- interfaith dialogues
Key Concepts
intertextuality
universality
Questions to Reflect On
- What book has surprised you with its spiritual depth?
- How do you discern sacred insight in secular texts?
A Different Perspective
Not all readers accept non‑canonical sources as sacred.
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![“For 179 years [The Book of Mormon] has been examined and attacked, denied and deconstructed, targeted and torn apart like perhaps no other religious history – perhaps like no other book in any religious history- and still it stands.” Jeffrey R. Holland” quote by Jeffrey R. Holland](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/18a/jeffrey-r-holland-1190_book_for-179-years-the-book-of-mormon-has-bee_425989.jpg)
