What is (are) the best translation(s) of the bible?
October 31, 2010 at 8:27 pm
(This post was last modified: October 31, 2010 at 8:30 pm by The Skeptic.)
I know Skeptic's Annotated Bible uses the King James Version, which, stylistically has always been my favorite.
Is there a certain one that's a favorite among scholars today? I know my dad had to get an English Standard Version translation for his theological studies. I'd ask him what's the best one to study, but I want to know from a secular/historical standpoint rather than an apologetic Christian standpoint.
I'm highly interested in Biblical criticism and such, so I wanted to know what are the best ones to use for comparative purposes and for accuracy to the original.
Do the different sects use different translations? What do the Catholics favor? Orthodox? Mormon? I know Protestants favor NIV and KJV in Church generally.
EDIT: Also, if you recommend one, tell me why, and where I might can access it online
Is there a certain one that's a favorite among scholars today? I know my dad had to get an English Standard Version translation for his theological studies. I'd ask him what's the best one to study, but I want to know from a secular/historical standpoint rather than an apologetic Christian standpoint.
I'm highly interested in Biblical criticism and such, so I wanted to know what are the best ones to use for comparative purposes and for accuracy to the original.
Do the different sects use different translations? What do the Catholics favor? Orthodox? Mormon? I know Protestants favor NIV and KJV in Church generally.
EDIT: Also, if you recommend one, tell me why, and where I might can access it online
