Comments on: The Bible: What’s with All the Versions? http://relijournal.com/christianity/the-bible-what%e2%80%99s-with-all-the-versions/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:03:40 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: jharmon http://relijournal.com/christianity/the-bible-what%e2%80%99s-with-all-the-versions/comment-page-1/#comment-17379 jharmon Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:50:28 +0000 http://relijournal.com/christianity/the-bible-what%e2%80%99s-with-all-the-versions/#comment-17379 I've always loved the KJ version for its beautiful language, but for theological study my favorite has been the New Oxford Annotated Holy Bible for some time now. The Standard Revised version(s) from the early 20th century aren't too bad, either. I’ve always loved the KJ version for its beautiful language, but for theological study my favorite has been the New Oxford Annotated Holy Bible for some time now. The Standard Revised version(s) from the early 20th century aren’t too bad, either.

]]> By: Mama Heartfilled http://relijournal.com/christianity/the-bible-what%e2%80%99s-with-all-the-versions/comment-page-1/#comment-17259 Mama Heartfilled Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:11:50 +0000 http://relijournal.com/christianity/the-bible-what%e2%80%99s-with-all-the-versions/#comment-17259 You certainly did your research on this one and it shows. I would note that most scholars today believe the Revised American Standard Version is the best translation we have today. But the NIV is good as well. Very good article! You certainly did your research on this one and it shows. I would note that most scholars today believe the Revised American Standard Version is the best translation we have today. But the NIV is good as well. Very good article!

]]> By: clafleur http://relijournal.com/christianity/the-bible-what%e2%80%99s-with-all-the-versions/comment-page-1/#comment-17251 clafleur Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:35:50 +0000 http://relijournal.com/christianity/the-bible-what%e2%80%99s-with-all-the-versions/#comment-17251 You have done your research. I have found that most people who argue which version is the best, don't read the version they have to begin with. I personally read from several versions but that is just what i do. Before i preach, i always like to prepare, and there is always one person who says, "that's not what my Bible says." I have learned to memorise verses multiple translations for the benefit of who ever I am addressing. You have done your research. I have found that most people who argue which version is the best, don’t read the version they have to begin with. I personally read from several versions but that is just what i do. Before i preach, i always like to prepare, and there is always one person who says, “that’s not what my Bible says.” I have learned to memorise verses multiple translations for the benefit of who ever I am addressing.

]]> By: fishfry aka Elizabeth Figueroa http://relijournal.com/christianity/the-bible-what%e2%80%99s-with-all-the-versions/comment-page-1/#comment-17243 fishfry aka Elizabeth Figueroa Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:54:03 +0000 http://relijournal.com/christianity/the-bible-what%e2%80%99s-with-all-the-versions/#comment-17243 Very powerful argument, the bible I feel is written by man and inspired by God, but ultimately if you live by the 10 commandments your living your life according to God wish, and thus we wait til judgement day. The bible is great for inspiring and looking for comfort, but the commandments are the rules to live by. Very powerful argument, the bible I feel is written by man and inspired by God, but ultimately if you live by the 10 commandments your living your life according to God wish, and thus we wait til judgement day. The bible is great for inspiring and looking for comfort, but the commandments are the rules to live by.

]]> By: OhSugar http://relijournal.com/christianity/the-bible-what%e2%80%99s-with-all-the-versions/comment-page-1/#comment-17217 OhSugar Sun, 14 Jun 2009 02:54:49 +0000 http://relijournal.com/christianity/the-bible-what%e2%80%99s-with-all-the-versions/#comment-17217 Your work, not woork. I working in the dark. Your work, not woork. I working in the dark.

]]> By: OhSugar http://relijournal.com/christianity/the-bible-what%e2%80%99s-with-all-the-versions/comment-page-1/#comment-17215 OhSugar Sun, 14 Jun 2009 02:44:24 +0000 http://relijournal.com/christianity/the-bible-what%e2%80%99s-with-all-the-versions/#comment-17215 Your woork is always powerful, thought provoking, inspiring, and a blessing. Thanks. Your woork is always powerful, thought provoking, inspiring, and a blessing. Thanks.

]]> By: Goodselfme http://relijournal.com/christianity/the-bible-what%e2%80%99s-with-all-the-versions/comment-page-1/#comment-17209 Goodselfme Sat, 13 Jun 2009 23:42:00 +0000 http://relijournal.com/christianity/the-bible-what%e2%80%99s-with-all-the-versions/#comment-17209 Your posts always enlighten me and this is no exception. WEll done! Your posts always enlighten me and this is no exception. WEll done!

]]> By: Karen Gross http://relijournal.com/christianity/the-bible-what%e2%80%99s-with-all-the-versions/comment-page-1/#comment-17203 Karen Gross Sat, 13 Jun 2009 22:38:21 +0000 http://relijournal.com/christianity/the-bible-what%e2%80%99s-with-all-the-versions/#comment-17203 Thanks for your comments. Inna - I don't know if you were following the debate with REPuckett, but in my part 5 answers to his 50 questions I explained the "canopy theory". The waters above the sky formed a canopy of water vapour, and according to the Creation Science Foundation, this canopy would have provided a barrier of protection from the sun's harmful rays, which could account for the long lifespans of the people who lived before the flood.It would also explain how forty days of rain could flood the entire world. Thanks for your comments. Inna – I don’t know if you were following the debate with REPuckett, but in my part 5 answers to his 50 questions I explained the “canopy theory”. The waters above the sky formed a canopy of water vapour, and according to the Creation Science Foundation, this canopy would have provided a barrier of protection from the sun’s harmful rays, which could account for the long lifespans of the people who lived before the flood.It would also explain how forty days of rain could flood the entire world.

]]> By: Inna Tysoe http://relijournal.com/christianity/the-bible-what%e2%80%99s-with-all-the-versions/comment-page-1/#comment-17193 Inna Tysoe Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:41:20 +0000 http://relijournal.com/christianity/the-bible-what%e2%80%99s-with-all-the-versions/#comment-17193 Karen-- It is entirely possible that the Bible was divinely inspired but the people who wrote it still had their take on the world. They had a preconceived idea of what the world--and the cosmos--looked like. Have you ever tried drawing out the creation of the world? I have. What was in the beginning? "the deep". In other words--water, ocean. So to create the world and the air we breathe "And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters." In other words, the earth and the sun and all of it are in a kind of bubble and we are surrounded by water that has been divided from water.. If you take the Bible (any bible--because they all agree on this point) literally this is what you get. Regards, Inna Karen–

It is entirely possible that the Bible was divinely inspired but the people who wrote it still had their take on the world. They had a preconceived idea of what the world–and the cosmos–looked like. Have you ever tried drawing out the creation of the world? I have.

What was in the beginning? “the deep”. In other words–water, ocean. So to create the world and the air we breathe “And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters.” In other words, the earth and the sun and all of it are in a kind of bubble and we are surrounded by water that has been divided from water..

If you take the Bible (any bible–because they all agree on this point) literally this is what you get.

Regards,

Inna

]]> By: B Nelson http://relijournal.com/christianity/the-bible-what%e2%80%99s-with-all-the-versions/comment-page-1/#comment-17173 B Nelson Sat, 13 Jun 2009 16:31:23 +0000 http://relijournal.com/christianity/the-bible-what%e2%80%99s-with-all-the-versions/#comment-17173 Well explained.. I got a kick out of one thing you said.. "Once the English church leaders finally stopped burning the translators,..." it totally made me laugh.. "Thou shalt not kill".. and all that jazz. Well explained..

I got a kick out of one thing you said..
“Once the English church leaders finally stopped burning the translators,…”
it totally made me laugh..
“Thou shalt not kill”.. and all that jazz.

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