Does the bible have intrinsic value?

[TheRealJoeFish]

Yeah, I tend to think that any writing from a long time ago (or, maybe, even, I'd go so far as to say any writing ever) has some anthropological value. There is literary value in the work, too, I think it's safe to say. And, as a catalyst for much of art, literature, and human interaction, it has historical value in the present. (It's important to note that this historical value is ex post, not ex ante; what I mean is, if the bible had never been written, then the same amount of art and literature and human interaction would have taken place (some people make ridiculous arguments like "without the bible none of the painters would've ever been inspired"), but given that the bible was in fact the inspiration for a great many such works and events, it has actual value now, if only inasmuch as it is related to things with innate value.)(if that makes any sense)