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[Anonymous No.7484778]

I want to read The Bible, but I don't know of a good version, a good annotation companion (or just an annotated Bible), or where to even begin. Any suggestions?

[Anonymous No.7484794]

>>7484778

KJV for poetry (Norton edition recommended), NSRV for a more faithful and modern translation (Oxford edition recommended).

And when actually reading it, just start at the beginning and read it through as in any other book.

[Anonymous No.7484829]

>>7484778
I haven't read it but I have heard that King James Bible (or some shit like this) is nice, very poetic.

[Anonymous No.7484837]

>>7484794
I was considering KJV because I just finished a Brit lit class, but I want it to be a historically accurate translation, not necessarily flowery, though I am interested in both. NSRV looks great. My family wasn't very religious so i am not super familiar. Thanks a lot.

[Anonymous No.7484846]

>>7484794
>>7484837
I'd highly recommend the JPS Hebrew Bible as well.

>JSP
>"like a lion, they are at my hands and my feet"
>KJV
>"they pierced my hands and my feet."

[Fearless Vampire Killer !!9cX8at186Fr No.7484852]

[Anonymous No.7484857]

>>7484846


>>JSP
>>"like a lion, they are at my hands and my feet"
>>KJV
>>"they pierced my hands and my feet."
see i'm most afraid of losing things to translation, though from what i understand this is impossible.

[Anonymous No.7485002]

KJV
Jefferson Bible

[Anonymous No.7485452]

>>7484778
Didache Bible dog. Accept no substitute.

http://www.ignatius.com/Products/DBIB-H/the-didache-bible-with-commentaries-based-on-the-catechism-of-the-catholic-church.aspx