Seeking either a) a specific name for the literary genre best described as "literature based on or inspired by Bible stories", or b) EXAMPLES of major works of literature based on or inspired by Bible stories. [more inside]
posted by EmpressCallipygos on Dec 10, 2009 - 48 answers

Please help me read The Master and Margarita. [more inside]
posted by cranberrymonger on Aug 19, 2009 - 8 answers

I've never read the Bible, and I'd like to. Which version should I read and what resources are good ones to help me understand and historically contextualize what I'm reading?
posted by arcticwoman on Oct 16, 2008 - 25 answers

Is there any sort of modern translation of Song of Solomon that actually makes this literary work culturally accessible? [more inside]
posted by jluce50 on Sep 26, 2008 - 13 answers

Books that imitate/parody/use-as-inspiration the story of Jesus? [more inside]
posted by deeper red on Jun 26, 2007 - 37 answers