I am curious about Christianity, and would like to do some research on the subject.
I have tried to read the bible, but find it hard to read. Is there a text that describes what is said in the bible, but in modern language?
2007-10-05 02:50:53 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You could do nothing better than to read the Catechism of the Catholic church.
http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/entiretoc1.htm
2007-10-05 02:56:24 · answer #1 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not going to kid you. The books I am recommending are not pro-Christian, but they are very much ABOUT Christianity.
1. "The Dark Side: How Evangelical Teachings Corrupt Love and Truth" by Valerie Tarico
2. "The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason" by Sam Harris
3. "Holy Terror: The Fundamentalist War on America's Freedoms in Religion, Politics, and Our Private Lives" by Flo Conway an Jim Siegelman
4. "God is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything" by Christopher Hitchens
5. "Atheist Manifesto: The Case Against Christianity, Judaism, and Islam" by Michel Onfray
I am confident you will get plenty of recommendations from Christians to balance this list. If you really want to know, read both sides.
2007-10-05 03:02:41 · answer #2 · answered by auntb93 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of books available that are said to assist in scripture study. You could try making a trip to a Christian bookstore, or try Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, or any other large bookstore and check through their religion section.
Another idea is to try reading a few verses at a time, and asking yourself what you just read. Sometimes I have to read a chapter 2 or 3 times to understand what it says.
There are a few decent online Bible study websites that might be helpful. I don't know which church sponsors these websites, so don't know which religious slant they have. I just like to look for online Bible studies.
Check out:
http://www.netbiblestudy.net/
http://www.biblestudylessons.com/
http://jesusanswers.com/bible/study.htm
I hope one of these can help you to understand your Bible.
Another idea is to associate with a local church, and attend their Bible study class. Or, ask someone to meet with you in your home and study with you.
Good luck on your search.
2007-10-05 03:00:51 · answer #3 · answered by nymormon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Colossins 3:12-14 one million corinthians one million-8 it incredibly is extremely common, Love is patint, etc Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 2 are greater effective then one, etc Genesis 2: 28-24 Lord stated it, it is not solid for guy to be on my own, etc Mark 10:6-9 yet on the commencing up of creation god made woman and male, etc I used 3 of those at my wedding ceremony
2016-10-21 03:03:52 · answer #4 · answered by saucier 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read Tim Callahan's Secret Origins of the Bible. It covers most of the passages and gives the historical pretext as well as the original authors intent, for each story. It also has a great breakdown of the Noah's arc story. gotta go.
2007-10-05 02:54:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could always read a modern translation of the Bible, like the NIV.
2007-10-05 02:54:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just not Richard Dork-ins!
If you find the Bible heavy it might be because you were starting at Genesis like most people. I suggest the gospel of John.
2007-10-05 02:57:20 · answer #7 · answered by Amelie 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
C. S. Lewis "Mere Christianity"
2007-10-05 02:55:08 · answer #8 · answered by Sharon N 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I read C.S. Lewis's book "Mere Christianity" It is a generalization of all Christian religions.
2007-10-05 02:55:36 · answer #9 · answered by deztructshun 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
John Bunyan "Pilgrim's Progress"
Modern versions on-line.
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2007-10-05 02:53:47 · answer #10 · answered by Iain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋