bible

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One of the most popular is called “Pursuing the Good Life”; this semester, readings included the Bible, Plato, Rousseau, Nietzsche and Dostoevsky, along with poetry by Sylvia Plath and music by Beethoven.

From The Wall Street Journal

Finally, in 1884, Queen Victoria, who ranked “In Memoriam” next to the Bible for consolation, offered him a hereditary title.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I try to have a daily amount of time that I spend, whether that is reading the Bible or praying, ideally both," he explained.

From BBC

“It reminds me of the Bible,” a girl said thoughtfully.

From Literature

“No. I thought not,” Maude says, laughing with glee as the priest, Bible in hand, chases after her.

From Salon