The Good Book

[Homesteaded]

How many of you have read The Bible front to back?

I'm off school for the summer and have a bunch of free time. Staying off the sauce(8 days so far), getting back in shape and reading The Bible are my goals for the summer.

I consulted a buddy of mine who knows about these things and he gave me a good reading order. Not that far into it but it is quite a different experience when contrasted with reading it and learning about it as a young child.

We have this ancient text that is clearly speaking about how to be good to one another. It's clear that this knowledge is built into us. Anyways, I am curious how many of you have read the Bible front to back.

[MrSparkle001]

Which Bible? There are a few translations and they do differ in some key ways.

I'm partial to the Douay-Rheims version but it's not the easiest to read, and by that I mean it can be damned hard in places.

[Reiwa]

Originally Posted by MrSparkle001 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Which Bible? There are a few translations and they do differ in some key ways.

I'm partial to the Douay-Rheims version but it's not the easiest to read, and by that I mean it can be damned hard in places.

google says that's a translation from the latin vulgate.

hope this helps.

[MrSparkle001]

Originally Posted by Reiwa [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

google says that's a translation from the latin vulgate.

hope this helps.

It does a pretty good job of it but it's been revised over the years.

I prefer as close to original as possible but there's no way I can read a latin or ancient Greek Bible, and I can barely get through the older Renaissance translations like Douay-Rheims. The language is just so thick. But translating into modern vernacular is flawed too.

[Gustoo]

Originally Posted by MrSparkle001 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

It does a pretty good job of it but it's been revised over the years.

I prefer as close to original as possible but there's no way I can read a latin or ancient Greek Bible, and I can barely get through the older Renaissance translations like Douay-Rheims. The language is just so thick. But translating into modern vernacular is flawed too.

You’re gunna want NASB 1995 (“updated edition”)

Or the ESV (English standard version) which is quite similar.

CSV is probably the best readability version if you like that

And honestly the NIV is fine despite some minor flaws

And even new King James Version is fine.

But I basically prefer them in the above order.

Id suggest to anyone reading the New Testament front to back before reading about how a Jewish person was supposed to tie their shoes in Leviticus and stuff.

And as always dont read a real book like an idiot 3rd grader or redditor looking for “gotchas” until you have some basic knowledge and context so you won’t sound like a child with your criticisms.

Like saying “eq pvp classes aren’t balanced, so it’s bad!”

When anyone who has played the game knows that class balance has nothing to do with making the game bad.

Id actually get this exact bible. https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/Boo...%26sortby%3D20 The integrated notes will help you very rapidly see what accepted actual Christian scholars think or how they deal
With challenging verses so if you read something and think “wtf” there is basically the mainline Christian communities opinion on it right there at your fingertips it makes bashing through it really convenient.

Not that the notes are all 100 percent perfect but it’s a great speedy reference, should be taken with a grain of salt.

These kinda bibles also have references integrated and for certain words show you in the center column literal translations of the word which will
help with complex or loaded words as much as the notes will.

[robayon]

I have read the KJV and some new life version but I have big holes in my memory, especially between 2010 - 2013

[Reiwa]

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[Evia]

I think it's kind of a tough read from front to back, especially in Leviticus. At least to me it was. Most of the old testament is a rough read tbh. I love all of the new testament though and really enjoy reading it and praying to ask God to help me to understand and process it all. Revelations is also very relevant and my favorite to read right now. I'd try and read the book with God and Christ and have them guide you as you explore the Bible. I'd try and ignore other people's "take" or "opinion" on what each passage or chapter means, or is about , because I think reading the Bible and conversing with your creator is a personal endeavor.

If you are ever in a situation where you really need God's guidance, I'd suggest praying to him and then opening the Bible randomly and reading. There have been so many passages that he leads me to that pertain to my current situation and speak directly to my heart.

Good luck reading it all! It's worthwhile! Also be careful with what Bible you purchase. I tried to buy a new one on Amazon and it was in broken English and whole verses were changed in weird ways. Try to get something older imo.

[Reiwa]

Originally Posted by bomaroast [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Do you not recognize that this is a logical fallacy: call to tradition? The older versions are translations too. They were changed in weird ways too.

Work off the original Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek versions, or just don't waste your time.

I wonder if a Septuagint on the shelf would get a ladyfriend sodden with the mists of spring. 🤔

[Evia]

Originally Posted by bomaroast [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Do you not recognize that this is a logical fallacy: call to tradition? The older versions are translations too. They were changed in weird ways too.

Work off the original Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek versions, or just don't waste your time.

I agree with you on the deeper point you're making, yes. I guess let me elaborate on what I mean by "changed" in regards to king James versions you'll buy in Amazon today. Where the letter o is its often replaced with 0. Where the letter L is it's often changed to an I and vice versa. This makes it incredibly hard to read as it feels broken and incomplete. Unfortunately most people need a translation to some degree since most can't read Latin and ancient Hebrew.