Probably a person can learn things even from reading propaganda. I've read that citizens of the Soviet Union could often guess the truth by studying the lies in their newspapers.
I don't have the link on this computer, but a bible scholar discovered signs that the book of Samuel was a combination of two sources - one opposed to King David and one supportive of King David (similar to the documentary hypothesis).
Something I remember from when I used to read the bible is the reference to King Og's iron bed. At one time iron more valuable than gold, and it seems that this reference might date from that time.
Even studying myths gives clues about interactions with other cultures that have similar myths. I think it's interesting - like a puzzle to solve.
I don't have the link on this computer, but a bible scholar discovered signs that the book of Samuel was a combination of two sources - one opposed to King David and one supportive of King David (similar to the documentary hypothesis).
Something I remember from when I used to read the bible is the reference to King Og's iron bed. At one time iron more valuable than gold, and it seems that this reference might date from that time.
Even studying myths gives clues about interactions with other cultures that have similar myths. I think it's interesting - like a puzzle to solve.
