whollycrusader commented on…

MLA's "30 Books Every Adult Should Read Before They Die"

whollycrusader
Harrisburg

Religious texts? — 1 year ago

If the Bible is going to make the list, I don’t see why the Koran, the Torah, or the Bhagavad Gita aren’t on here as well.


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caitlin0804
Holland

i agree completely

twd

The Torah is part of the Bible; it’s the first five books.

whollycrusader
Harrisburg

Granted, but that still doesn’t negate the fact that the other major religious texts don’t make the cut. My point was that there’s more to being a well-read adult than limiting oneself to the precepts of Judeo-Christian thought.

Lisa
Melbourne

The Bible is included because so many allusions are made to it in the poetry and literature of western civilisation. It’s essential to being well-read in literature that’s written in English. The others you mention, while possibly interesting, are not essential.
PS Anyone who thinks they can be well-read by reading a mere 100 books is kidding themselves.

Beth
Louisville

My thoughts would follow those of Lisa..
It’s not so much about the religion it supports but about all the common references, poetry, and literary works that have sprung from it within the English language.