This sounds familar: When pop culture gets inspiration from the Bible
Whether one likes it or not, the Bible has inspired a great deal of famous stories and even movies. Despite difference of religion and opinions on the scriptures. We've seen this for as long as there's been book publishing and major film making. The classic fables by Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm are key examples. Cinderella has similarity to the story of Esther, of acceptance and overcoming cruelty. Snow White took from the story of [future] King David's father-in-law, King Saul, murderous jealousy towards him. Additionally, David slaying Goliath also is inspiration for Jack and the Beanstalk . The story of Sleeping Beauty takes from the arrival of a curse and the importance of a deliverer. In famous novels, the Bible continues to be a source material. East of Eden Biblical inspiration not only for its title but the story of Cain and Abel rivalry. The book of Exodus parallels the anthropomorphic tale of surviving and overcoming oppre...