IMO, in addition to being an entertainer-singer, and his songs were entertaining (in addition to being important throughout periods of history).

Dylan is an excellent poet. His poems stimulate me and many others. The words often briefly opened up thoughts that I possibly would not have accessed through other routes. Some of the poems have clear messages, while the aspect of other messages obtained may vary from person to person. My take on Dylans writings is he was/is often puzzled himself as to where the words of his songs came from (possibly, some influenced by drugs).

My observation on Dylan is that he was confused when it came to religion, bouncing about to find one that "fit" for him. I remain uncertain if he ever found that comfortable place inside (or outside) religion.

I see Dylan's songs "may have relected" profoundly on religion or not, depending on how you looked at 'em - much like with abstract art. But, they never had a significant impact on me - outside being good songs with interesting life messages. However, no other singer/poet had that impact on me either - though I admired George Harrison's level of commitment to what he seemed to firmly believe.