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This book raises a fundamental question: Is the Bible a direct message from God, or is it a complex narrative shaped by human history, culture, and power? Drawing on insights from sociology, psychology, political theory, and historical scholarship, the study explores how biblical texts emerged within specific political and cultural contexts and how they evolved over centuries. From the mythological traditions of the ancient Near East to the editorial processes that shaped the Old Testament, from the historical figure of Jesus to the institutional formation of Christianity through Paul, the book traces the intellectual and historical development of biblical ideas. It also examines how concepts of God, morality, authority, and salvation transformed as religious movements adapted to changing social realities. Rather than dismissing belief, this work seeks to understand how belief systems are constructed, maintained, and interpreted within human societies. By situating the Bible within broader historical and cultural frameworks, the book invites readers to rethink familiar narratives and engage with one of the world's most influential texts in a new and critically informed way. For readers interested in religion, history, philosophy, and critical biblical studies, this book offers a rigorous and thought-provoking exploration of the Bible as a product of human thought, culture, and power.

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