Gospel
I don't say the bible is gospel!
Spiritual writings are maps and guide books, they do not give you the thrill of the actual visit, or the knowledge and the joy of that land. It is better to hear little and to understand the meaning, than to hear much and misunderstand.
When you read, seek savour, not science; for in the physical world everything is symbolic. The meaning is the valuable item, not the words. Use words only as tools or instruments. They are a means of serving God, they must not become an obstacle or an impediment.