The Bible as literature and history

A recent sermon was on the robust trustworthiness of the Bible.

Only so much (or so little!) can be said in the normal 20 minutes we compress sermons into these days, but the idea was good.

It might also be the basis of attracting non-church-goers who are interested in the Bible as a book. There are probably few, but there could be some, particularly contacts of church members.

Now, few non-church people would want to attend a church gathering (service), so any presentation and discussion would need to be a separate event: maybe a series of, say, three 2 hour sessions, including relevant refreshments (coffee and supper/morning coffee/afternoon tea).

The series would look at the structure, of the Bible, its historical books and general historical  flow, its view of man and history, the nature of its literature and text.

It could include relevant videos on archeology, manuscripts, historical connections, and the logic of the 'story of reality' presented by the Bible.

Even if no outsiders attended, it would be useful equipping for church-goers, many of whom, I'd be sure, have uncertain views of the Bible as literature, history, and overall thematic development.