Fascinating Article about the Ghostwriters Who Collaborated on the Bible

Fascinating article about the ghostwriters who contributed to the books of the Bible.

"So, what did it mean for Paul to write so many of his letters, like Philippians, with the aid of a scribe from a Roman prison? Moss paints a picture that corrects the vision we have of a writer seated next to Paul in a dungeon, neatly taking dictation. Rather, she notes, the secretary is unlikely to have been allowed inside the dungeon, instead taking dictation while crouching outside, next to the tiny window that allowed light and air into the subterranean prison. Paul, then, had to yell from below to be heard—hopefully accurately—by the dutiful scribe, paid by the line."

The article highlights a ghostwriter's vital responsibility: presenting an author's ideas with integrity, in the spirit they intended, using clarity and precision--and, if necessary, going to great lengths to arrive at that clarity. With any author's content, that responsibility is profound. When the content touches spiritual beliefs, that responsibility is sacred. (This is why I pray before calls and before I write!)