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Is the Bible truly the immutable word of God, or is it rather a human and archaeological trace of a living revelation that institutions have frozen to maintain their power? In this episode, we explore the profound gap between popular perception and academic reality regarding sacred texts, challenging the notion that the Bible is an absolute and infallible authority. Discover how the modern concept of sacred scripture, rooted in a view of God as an eternal book, distorts the understanding of revelation in Christianity and other traditions. Throughout the episode, we analyze how orality in the ancient world transformed the experience of the divine into a living encounter, in contrast to the current rigidity of writing. From its roots in the ancient Near East to modern interpretations, we unravel why the Bible is not just a book, but a human testimony that points toward a dynamic and ever-evolving revelation. We discuss how ecclesiastical tradition and academia have handled this tension, and what dangers arise from turning it into an unalterable dogma. You will discover: How oral tradition in antiquity brought the scriptures to life and why this was lost with static writing. The difference between the Hebrew dabar and modern notions of sacred texts. The impact of biblical literalism driven by the Protestant Reformation and religious institutions. The crucial distinction between the Bible as historical testimony and as revelation itself. How contemporary hermeneutics and other traditions reinterpret these texts so that they remain relevant and alive in the present. Without understanding this distinction, we risk turning our religious texts into immovable walls that block dialogue, ethical and spiritual revolution. The opportunity lies in rediscovering the Bible as a living and provocative tool, capable of challenging and transforming our reality instead of confining it to outdated dogmas. This episode is perfect for theologians, historians, critical believers, and anyone who wants to understand the Bible in its human and dynamic context, leaving behind the dependence on rigid and dogmatic interpretations. Prepare to question, learn, and transform your understanding of the sacred. Note: Host Dann Carper is a theologian and popularizer dedicated to demystifying theology and promoting a critical and vibrant approach to spirituality, with a particular focus on the history and philosophy of scripture. Are you ready to challenge dogma and rediscover the true nature of sacred texts? If you seek a more authentic and liberating perspective, this episode will change your understanding of the Bible and revelation. Bibliography: Alonso Schökel, L. (1987). Hermeneutics of the Word (Vol. 1: Biblical Hermeneutics). Ediciones Cristiandad. Barr, J. (1977). Fundamentalism. SCM Press. Barth, K. (1956). Church Dogmatics (Vol. 1: The Doctrine of the Word of God, Part 2; Trans. G. T. Thomson & H. Knight). T&T Clark. Barton, J. (1988). People of the Book?: The Authority of the Bible in Christianity. Westminster John Knox Press. Bultmann, R. (1958). Jesus Christ and Mythology. Scribner. Childs, B. S. (1993). Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments: Theological Reflection on the Christian Bible. Fortress Press. Corbin, H. (1993). History of Islamic Philosophy (Trans. L. Sherrard). Kegan Paul International. Ong, W. J. (1982). Orality and Literacy: The Technologizing of the Word. Methuen. Ricoeur, P. (1976). Interpretation Theory: Discourse and the Surplus of Meaning. Texas Christian University Press. Smith, W. C. (1993). What is Scripture?: A Comparative Approach. Fortress Press. Tillich, P. (1957). Dynamics of Faith. Harper & Row.