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“I think there's something to the idea that the divine dwells more easily in text than in images. Text allows for more abstract thought, more of a separation between you and the physical world, more room for you and God to meet in the middle. I find it hard enough to conceive of an infinite being. Imagine if those original scrolls came in the form of a graphic novel with pictures of the Lord? I'd never come close to communing with the divine.”

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The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible

This non-fiction book chronicles the author's attempt to live according to the Bible's literal instructions for an entire year. The narrative explores his experiences, challenges, and reflections on the religious text's relevance in modern life. more

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