Bible’s existence. To understand the Bible we should also inquire about the world and circumstances from which it emanated. It was not written in heaven and dropped down to earth, but it developed in the rough-and-tumble of human life, reflecting human struggles and misunderstanding. Emphasis on divine authorship should not blind us to the human dimension of Scripture because God used human beings to write down the words. As we read these words, it is evident that the circumstances and background