What is the Bible?

The Bible is…

  • the holy scripture of the Christian religion, inspired by God?
  • 50% boring, 40% horrible, 8% mildly interesting, and 2% inspirational?
  • the literal and inerrant word of God as recorded in the KJV 1611 edition?
  • a collection of 66 books (protestants), or a collection of 73 books (catholics)?
  • a collection of ancient myths, allegory, poetry and legends?
  • a book that requires clarification and explanation by the Church?
  • the written Word of God and thus the ultimate set of guiding principles governing all areas of life for the people of God?
  • a book of fairy tales and lies for the gullible?
  • the most influential book of all times?
  • the book that held back progress more than any other book?
  • a book with errors and contradictions in modern translations; the book of Mormon is the word of God?
  • best used as a door stopper?
  • more than one of the above, or something else?

Question: What is your view of the Bible?