In this book, there are many biblical allusions and references to the Bible. The use of biblical names in Gilead are possibly created by the leaders to reassure the citizens that the lifestyle that they are leading is one that is religious and meaningfull. The entire society is based upon religion and rituals, however; they are not allowed to read the the Bible themselves. Instead, it is locked up so that no one can have it except for the Commander.
The Bible is only read to them by the Commander. Of course, the Commander will only select passages that will enforce their way of life. Also, the women listening do not even know if what he reads is actually biblical since they can not read it themselves. This causes the women to wonder if they really are follwing the Bible. I find it ironic that a society so based on religion is not able to read the relgion for themselves.
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