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Bible Question: I want to learn the bible and become more familiar with my faith. I was raised as a Lutheran. I was overseas for 9 months and have a New International Version of the bible that I received there. But the more I read it, the more I'm beginning to think I have the wrong version. Can someone tell me which version I should be reading? I realize this is a pretty dumb question but I appreciate any bit of guidance anyone can give me. Thanks! |
Bible Answer: Hello acs, What a wonderful question you have! It is really anything but dumb because it makes me, as a (somewhat) learned Christian think back to the day when I was wondering about which Bible translation to use. I still wonder today from time to time. (o: Being raised Catholic, I knew nothing more about the Bible than that there was a New Testament, and an Old one. The Catholics have their own version of the Bible, but What are commonly referred to as "Protestants all share the same Bible. There are just many different translations of the original manuscripts. That is how the King James Version and the New International Version came along,as well as the New American Standard Version, which is promoted by this online Forum, as well as the Amplified version. There are a great many stories that can be told about the usage of one translation over another. That is all it is. A Translation. Someone used their knowledge to convert the original writings into the English language is all that happened. The Books are the same. Some versions lean toward literal translation and some favor a more free, or thought for thought translation. The Catholic Bible has about 15 more Books than the Protestant version, but Lutherans and Methodists and Non-Denominational all use the same collection of Books (called the 'canon') that they consider as inspired from God. There are other cults that use their own distorted translation, such as Jehovah Witnesses and Mormons who do not believe that Jesus is the Son of God. The version you have is fine, as any should be if they are sold through a Christian Book Store. Your home church wwould likely be glad to let you use a pew Bible for home study. The best version to own is actually the one that you will read. Some are uncomfortable with the wording of the King James and some say it is the 'only' Bible worth reading. Can you state a verse possibly that causes you to think that your Bible may be in error? there are many here with insight into the languages that will be glad to help you out. Lord Bless, keliy |