Since none of us really understand the original text/language of the Bible, Torah, Quran... (Roman, Jewish, Arabic etc) is it sufficient to read alone in a translated language and come up with our own conclusion of should we be guided through what we read, by a teacher, a pastor, a rabi, an imam, or those who understands it the most etc...
Your opinion please...
2006-07-28 18:16:45 · 12 answers · asked by LeScorned 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm glad that many Christians feel that they need a guide or Bible study to guide them through their reading. Same with Muslims who needs Quran classes to understand their Book. I hope this will help you understand not to use online verses of Holy Books againts other religions when most of you do not understand the content of that religion. Thank you all for your cooperation.
2006-07-28 18:30:22 · update #1
It is always best to find the best translations. Being a Christian, I use the Strongs Concordance when reading the Bible. I also rely on excellent teachers who have studied translations/ transliterations and know Greek/Hebrew/Aramaic. I go to Bible studies now and then and watch Dr. Charles Stanley (In Touch Ministries) and Joyce Meyer (Joyce Meyer Ministries) to learn further. When you are left to try to figure things out on your own, you can misinterept a great deal.
2006-07-28 18:22:28 · answer #1 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As far as the Christian Bible goes.....I think it's very, very important to have a guide through it. The easiest way to do that is to attend Bible study. There are so many things in the story that 99% of people wouldn't 'get' when they read the story, so they're not getting as much out of it as they can or should. For instance, there's a story in the Old Testament that includes a man from the tribe of Benjamin. You understand the story better when you learn what kind of tribe the tribe of Benjamin was, and what they were known for. You don't just automatically know that now, as one might when the story was originally written.
2006-07-28 18:22:32 · answer #2 · answered by They call me ... Trixie. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a translation that offers the Hebrew and the Greek on the opposing page with a word by word literal translation (where other words could work they are offered). I also own the KJV which is a hunk of garbage if you ask me, the NIV, the New Jerusalem, the Koran, the Torah, and so on and so forth. I don't think anything a man is going to help me with as far as "interpretation" is going to be fruitful. I have lots of questions, and yes I get annoyed sometimes and post stupid fluff, but I look to people to answer them, not just religious figure heads.
2006-07-28 18:32:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could always download the e-Sword software from the Free Stuff page on my website @ http://web.express56.com/~bromar/
It comes with the KJV with Strong's numbers so that when you run your mouse pointer over the number it gives you the original Greek or Hebrew word along with a definition.
In addition to that you can download the concordance so that you can see where the original word was used in other places in the Bible and how it was translated differently according to the context. Plus you can download commentaries and read what a variety of Biblical scholars have written about passages and it's all Free along with a lot of other helpful add ons!
2006-07-28 18:24:32 · answer #4 · answered by Martin S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speaking as a Christian, the Bible is written so that an individual can understand the basic tenets of the faith. But it is difficult in several places. Good commentaries help as well as talking to other believers, to find what they say about a particular verse or passage. Be careful not to take just one persons word on what a passage or verse says, check out what other believers say as well. Also, Scripture interprets Scripture. You will find many verses and passages that correspond to other verses and passages, that helps understand the meaning and context of the passage.
2006-07-28 18:26:02 · answer #5 · answered by BrotherMichael 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I learned a long time ago that I can't do it all by myself. I was a protestant who became Catholic, and learned of the rich 2000 year history of the Faith. I've already been down that road of trying to learn everything myself and it just didn't work. I'm one person, and just can't do it all. The Church, however, has had 20 centuries of study and scholarship and prayer to guide it and enlighten it. It has lifted the greatest burden from me that I can turn to Her for any questions that I have. I thank God every day for Her wisdom.
God bless.
2006-07-28 18:29:17 · answer #6 · answered by Danny H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible teaches us that if you call he will answer. I have been a Muslim and a Budist and Jesus is the only perfect answer I have found that made perfect sense. Trust in him and you will never be let down.Read on keep up the fight of faith that he commissioned us to do. No one else gave us a commandment like the Lord Our God. Knock and all your doors shall be opened by Him alone and no one else.
God Bless keep up the good fight of faith
Min Markst50 Servant of the most High God
2006-07-28 18:25:38 · answer #7 · answered by MarkST50ComputerDude 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Holy Spirit= teacher
2006-07-28 18:20:49 · answer #8 · answered by Nikki 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an outside source will only offer their own interpretation of the text. if it differs with yours or others who is to be believed? come to your own conclusions. use objective sources for understanding like people of other faiths with no vested interest in your question or books of other faiths that may put the bible into context for you (like the analects of confucius).
2006-07-28 18:24:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you say you live by the book, but follow what some preacher says. Then you are not being truthful.
Tammi Dee
2006-07-28 18:21:49 · answer #10 · answered by tammidee10 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋