In Chapter 16 “The Stonecatcher’s Song of Sorrow,” Stevenson recounts reminding people “that when the woman accused of adultery was brought to Jesus, he told accusers who wanted to stone her to death, ‘Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.’...

...Accusers retreated and Jesus forgave. But today, our self-righteousness, our fear, and out anger have caused us to hurl stones at the people who fall down, even when we know we should forgive or show compassion” (255). Which of the following best categorizes the reference that Stevenson is making?

A.

Biblical

B.

Literary

C.

Academic

D.

Historical