its an extended metaphor written by people. Its not so much a great book so much as an overly popular choice of delusion.
The moral component is acceptable but things get wackadoo when people take it literally.
I believe that it truly depends on how you read it. Some might call it a historical text others call a poem. I for one believe that it is what I need in order to live in communion with whom it is about.
I believe it is the story of man’s relationship with “God” as passed down through the ages, first by word of mouth, then written. I believe it is inspired by God and not the literal “word” of God as some would like to insist.