"What parts of the old testament actually help anyone do anything ?"
"It depends , now , does n't it . What are you looking to do with it . It is a great set of stories to derive moral principles out of , if you look at it in the proper light ( THe key is stories ) . From a historical point of view , it gives insight into the culture and concepts of an early people . Like anything , it is what you make of it ."
"the old testament actually help anyone do anything"
"it gives insight into the culture and concepts of an early people . Like anything"