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What is (are) the best translation(s) of the bible?

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What is (are) the best translation(s) of the bible?
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RE: What is (are) the best translation(s) of the bible?
November 2, 2010 at 10:41 am (This post was last modified: November 2, 2010 at 10:49 am by Gilligan.)
(October 31, 2010 at 8:27 pm)The Skeptic Wrote: 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

I like Tyndale's New Testament, Matthew's Bible, Geneva Bible and KJV. I like them because they are not corrupted versions like modern ones. You can access them in the link below:

http://www.studylight.org/
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RE: What is (are) the best translation(s) of the bible? - by Gilligan - November 2, 2010 at 10:41 am

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