I'm looking to buy a new bible, but I'm wondering what translation to get. I'd really like something that's more of an "academic" or "scholarly" translation, unbiased and accurate (no matter the implications for Christianity), that sort of thing.
Are there any versions that are appended with archeological evidence to support or refute certain stories (e.g. how many people were actually likely to be involved in the Exodus), or footnotes mentioning similar stories in other mythologies (e.g. Noah's flood and Gilgamesh)?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated--thanks!
2007-02-12 12:23:46 · 9 answers · asked by ? 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I prefer the English Standard Version, very poetic and footnotes any verses that can be interpreted differently using separate archaeological texts such as the Septuagint.
2007-02-12 12:27:25 · answer #1 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Bible is not intended for the scholarly. Simplicity, non tech, non intellectualism is the heart and center of the Bible. But alas -people every day try to intellectualize it and add complexity to it as if its some book equal to Greek philosophers. So you should be able to waste your money quickly enough. Just walk into "almost" any Bible Bookstore, you'll find what you're looking for, but you'll miss what you need.
2007-02-12 21:15:28 · answer #2 · answered by Victor ious 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The message is the lastest compemporary bibe, the bible has changed in its language so that everyday people can read it and not just intellectuals. language has changed and so does the bible change to meet current language, a good study bible is essential as well,
It is important at first to read the bible leasurely and thoughtfully, and to study later on.
One of the greatest of the early translartors of the bible into english willian tynsdale, said that he was translating so that " The boy with that driveth the pough would be able to read the scriptures. (peterson)
2007-02-12 20:34:36 · answer #3 · answered by denny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here;s a suggestion: Go to a goodwill or thrift store and pick up the OLDEST BIBLE you can find. (The older the book, the better to study with.) Then check this one out. I think you can get this one at the library; Concordia Self-Study Commentary from Roehrs Franzmann.
2007-02-12 20:31:20 · answer #4 · answered by Da Mick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Zondervan recently published what they call the Archaelogical Study Bible. It's NIV, which isn't particularly scholarly. It has GREAT footnotes and commentary, though.
2007-02-12 20:31:44 · answer #5 · answered by WithUnveiledFaces 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have this Bible and I love it.
The Archaeological Study Bible is filled with study material that opens your eyes to the archaeological, historical, and cultural contexts of the stories you read and the people you meet in Scripture.
2007-02-12 20:28:44 · answer #6 · answered by Jo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have the Zondervan new american standard study Bible.it is a transliteration, sometimes harder for some to understand but I find it very informative.But your tastes may be different.Sometimes you get left hanging on some verses so it may pay off to have more than one translation to refer to.Prayer before study is a tremendous help.lifting you up.
2007-02-12 20:38:15 · answer #7 · answered by W J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a king james companion bible is your best learning tool .
2007-02-12 20:31:32 · answer #8 · answered by swindled 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NIV or NASB.
2007-02-12 20:35:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋