Bible stories

Author: Liu Xiaojiang
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Publishing Date: 2001-05-01
Features: After two thousand years, the Bible has become a fundamental part of all human civilization. It is not just a classic for believers to read, nor is it mere (superstitious) reading material. Of course, its significance is not limited to religion, history, mythology, or legends. During the Apollo 8 mission, astronauts aboard the spacecraft were orbiting the moon while it was Christmas Eve on Earth. As the live television broadcast came to an end, one astronaut recited the opening of the Bible to the audience on the ground: "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and void, and darkness covered the deep." The Bible has a very wide range of uses in modern life. It is not only a religious book but also allows people to study history, politics, economics, literature, and more. Young readers in our country have a great need to understand its basic content. However, the Bible was not written by one person or in one period; instead, it was composed sporadically over different historical eras by people of various identities and opinions. As a result, after being compiled into a book, there are inconsistencies between the beginning and the end, as well as long repeated passages. If young readers pick up a thick Bible, even if they spend valuable time and effort, they may still not understand its essence.