To treat the history of Israel as I would treat the history of England or Russia or China; that is, an attempt at a scientific, historical approach.I am particularly fascinated with origins.

I know that the Bible has been a central influence in [Elie Wiesel and Frank Moore Cross] lives - but in a very different way. In truth, you inhabit very different Biblical worlds.

I think that there is a certain schizophrenic aspect to my own relation to the Bible.

In my work, I attempt to deal with the Bible as I would deal with any work of literature.

I think that there are these two very different sides to my relation to the Bible: one, my professional life; the other, a more private concern, interest and fascination with the Bible.

[My father was ] Presbyterian [minister]. But I did not take the Bible seriously until I was forced to take Hebrew at McCormick Theological Seminary.

We [with Frank Moore Cross] have the same fervor, the same passion when in front of us is a page, a unique page - every page is unique - of the Pentateuch.

We differ [with Frank Moore Cross] simply because of our differing backgrounds.

Both of you [Elie Wiesel and Frank Moore Cross] are giants, dare I say nephilim [giants; see Genesis 6:4; Numbers 13:33], in your world.

I don't think there is any other professional Bible scholar who is more respected and honored [like Frank Moore Cross].

It would be hard to find a more influential book of Biblical studies than his Canaanite Myth and Hebrew Epic [1973].

What the new mate, sports car, or unexpected check could never do, Christ says, "I Can." You'll love how he achieves it. He reconnects your soul with God.

Faith is about the connection of people as much as it is about God. We are called to be in community and treat others with divine love.

You can spend your life judging people or, you can spend it making friends. Take your pick.

Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight.

The key to willpower is "want-power". If U want something strongly enough, U will find the discipline necessary to do it.

Balder the Beautiful Is dead, is dead!

I'm down with just the Backstreet Boys.

Our greatest strength comes not from what we possess, but from what we believe; not from what we have, but from who we are.

One of the things that's great is that Batman is a character that lends himself to very personal stories.

He would never abandon her, never leave a gaping hole, and even if he died someday, he was preserved like a lab specimen from all the alcohol he imbibed, so he wouldn't look or act much different.