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The lost art of scripture : rescuing the sacred texts / Karen Armstrong

This study explores the evolution of scriptural interpretation, contrasting modern literalism with historical approaches that viewed holy texts as tools for spiritual connection. It analyses how contemporary religious controversies centre on this shift in understanding.

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