2006-10-30 20:06:13 · 20 answers · asked by . 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
(I did, took me many years though)
2006-10-30 20:08:00 · update #1
(nope I was a very devout christian early in art of my life and questions about christianity made me reada the bible. I have photographic memory "experts say" and I am able to recall everything since the age of 2). I do not think is a waste of time to learn about the bible !
2006-10-30 20:16:58 · update #2
I never could finish it cover to cover. Just the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
2006-10-30 20:16:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know a professor in the English language, who can speak and teach English very well, and many of his students have become successful, but the professor has not read the English dictionary from cover to cover, moreover, memorize it.
A Christian (because you ask about Cristians) does not need to read and memorize Bible from cover to cover. His relation with the living God, his relation with the people around him, and his relation with himself is more important then memorizing verses. The Bible, or the verses in the Bible, are just guidelines about how he should live.
But of course a Christian should keep on reading and learning from his Bible, but not memorizing how long the arch of Noah was, for example.
Some preachers remember a lot of verses and where to find each of them in the thick Bible, but this does not guarantee that he lives a righteous life.
2006-10-30 20:17:44 · answer #2 · answered by The Mask 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I assume you're coming from a Muslim background and want to know if an analogous practice exists in Christianity. The answer is: no, not at all. The Bible, besides from being considerably longer than the Qu'ran, is entirely different in terms of literature. Whereas the Qu'ran has a unity of style and form, succinct and poetic, the Bible includes drawn-out historical accounts, legal codes, aphorisms, and even a romantic song (Song of Solomon). To memorize the Bible would require more than a good memory and experience; it would require one of the best photographic memories on earth.
2006-10-30 20:11:50 · answer #3 · answered by Langur Girl 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
(Photo Memory?!) I am so Jealous Muslima! But I will be grateful for the Gifts Allah has given me! His blessings are infinite.
Your Sister,
Artist :)
But A lot of people have memorized the Quran and still don't understand it (And that defeats the purpose, the Quran is a guidance for understanding). So many people put more emphasis on studying then just memorizing . And if you automatically read the revelation a lot, I think you will be able to memorize it anyway. But Allah doesn't advise us to memorize it, but recite it. Memorizing is a personal preference and not an order from the Lord of All the Worlds. If I am wrong, Please correct me. And may Allah forgive me.
2006-10-30 20:28:04 · answer #4 · answered by Muse 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The average JW has read it 4 or 5 times in their lives. Reading the Bible, or having it read to you, begins as a small child. They may not understand it, but by the time they reach the age of understanding, they will have a basic knowledge of the context of it.
2006-10-30 20:15:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think very many have read and memorized the Bible from cover to cover. It is true that the Word says to study to shew thyself approved. Maybe more of us should but in answer to your question. No, I do not think they memorize it. It is a very good idea to actually read it. But to memorize it is a different thng.
2006-10-30 20:25:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many Christians will tell you that the bible is entirely true, despite having never nor having the intention of reading it entirely. Christianity is a cherry-picked religion; those who follow it can quite happily skim over the parts they don't quite agree with or pass them off as 'metaphors'
2006-10-30 20:30:15 · answer #7 · answered by DoctorScurvy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anybody who memorized the whole thing would obviously be wasting their time on earth. What's more important, memorizing a book that might not even be true, or going out and leading a good life?
2006-10-30 20:09:46 · answer #8 · answered by ....... 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe that most christians have read both covers of the bible but not the pages in between...this is a joke, yet somehow true...christians are required to read the bible but are not mandated to read it all nor memorised it.
cheers
2006-10-30 20:12:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
many I am sure have read it at least once. I am also certain some of these did not understand. Being able to read and remember are not as valuable in the understanding part.
2006-10-30 23:03:20 · answer #10 · answered by ronnysox60 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋