English 245 (The Bible as Literature) was a course that I taught for many years at a local community college. Many people have a theological approach to the Bible, focusing on its discussion of God, Jesus, sin, salvation, grace, the afterlife, . . . But few have considered the Bible as a literary work. For sincere believers, understanding the Bible as literature will enrich their spiritual journey. For nonbelievers, an appreciation for the Bible’s literary qualities may encourage them to read this book, which they might have been hesitant to approach. All of us need to be familiar with the Bible since it is the most influential book in the Western world.