Coogan : Bible seen as unassailable divine authority , but it was written by men , not God . Written over course of his day , each writer reflecting values of 1,000 years , he writes . Much in Bible rejected : Slavery , women as property , pork as abomination , Michael Coogan says . What are those underlying values ? Coogan : Bible 's true timeless message is equal , even loving , treatment of all people .
Coogan : Bible seen as unassailable divine authority , but it was written by men , not God . Written over course of his day , each writer reflecting values of 1,000 years , he writes . Much in Bible rejected : Slavery , women as property , pork as abomination , Michael Coogan says . Coogan : Bible 's true timeless message is equal , even loving , treatment of all people .