Comments on: Using the Bible for Writing Ideas

By: Pen pen M

Pen pen M — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:46:44 +0000

Thanks for such a great post. I agree that the bible is such a great source of inspiration for any writer, Christian or non-Christian. We can learn a lot about creating believable characters because the characters are well rounded. Also we can get many ideas for plots and learn a thing or two from the great imagery it contains.
Its shame that some people find this post offensive, I cant see why. There is a lot of useful stuff here, and it seems more like a personal attack to me, which is sad. I guess you can never please everyone.
Once again thanks for another great post Ali.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:12:31 +0000

What are you saying about rahab?

By: Livia

Livia — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:59:50 +0000

Don’t forget Rahab, the original prostitute with a heart of gold.

By: Brian H.

Brian H. — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:36:32 +0000

I also agree with Sarah it would be useless not only to give credit to stories that have already been written centuries before, but also it is impossible to act like the bible doesn’t exist so that others won’t be offended.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 25 May 2009 03:31:42 +0000

I would argue that almost every novel ever written has some connection to the Bible.
East of Eden? Too obvious, Steinback meant it as a retelling of the story of Caine and Able
How about every love triangle ever? That goes back to Sarah, Abraham, and Hagar/Rachel, Leah, and Jacob?
A woman wronged whose husband/family member seeks revenge? That’s Dinah
A man who’s betrayed by his brothers? Hi Joseph!!!
The Bible is a collection of archetypes that defines our culture. It would be useless to try and write a book with no influence from it/some other holy book