A good teacher of history knows that you don't just stick with the textbook.
To really understand an event like the Battle of Gettysburg or Martin Luther King's March on Washington, you have to read the primary sources—the speeches, handwritten letters, and firsthand accounts of the people who were there.
Otherwise, all we're left with are far-removed accounts written by people who were never there, and who might not be interested in giving a faithful account. Religion is the same way. To really understand a religion and its impact on the world, it's critical to read the primary source documents—the Scriptures.
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