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