RE: What is (are) the best translation(s) of the bible?
November 19, 2010 at 6:07 am
(This post was last modified: November 23, 2010 at 7:16 am by Justtristo.)
(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
My recommendation is the New Revised Standard Version because firstly, Bart D Ehrman recommends the NRSV and secondly, the translation committee was interdenominational (including Jews which were consulted for the translation of the Old Testament).
Here is a website to check out the translation http://www.devotions.net/bible/00bible.htm
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