When it comes to understanding the bible, how important is it to understand the

[I've Got My Eye On You!]

history of when it was written? For example is it important to have an historic understand of Rome and it's impact on Judea, in addition to knowing what the bible says?

 

[SETHPJ]

that eyeball is creepy.

 

[Atheistic Heart]

It's not important at all! Just interpret it to fit your own world view and prejudices.....never mind the historical context and the hypocrisy when others take verses "out of context" when they themselves do.