I want to learn more about the bible...?

Question

...but I always have a hard time deciphering through that language. Are there any recommendations for bibles that are in laymens terms? And would there be a difference between them based on the denomination I practice? (I am catholic) Thanks!

Answer 1

It is always good to study the Bible with others using a study guide.

Answer 2

You could try having a look at http://www.biblegateway.com/ , you'll be able to check out the scripture in various versions (I think they have about 20 odd different English versions to choose from) and see which one you find easiest to read. The Good News bible is quite easy to understand (but it's not included on biblegateway ) and it's available as a catholic bible. I'm not sure about other translations though so you'd have to look into that yourself. This might also help you to choose a bible http://www.catholic.com/library/Bible_Tr... .

There are also plenty of resources out there to help you get to grips with the bible such as http://www.soniclight.com/constable/note... and there's also a book called The Bare Bones Bible Handbook (by Jim George).

Answer 3

How about audio cassettes?

Answer 4

Kindly get a New international version that will be easy for you to understand.

Answer 5

New Jerusalem Bible? Nothing archaic about the language in that, and it was produced by Catholic scholars.

Answer 6

Talk to a priest about an introduction to the NT and a study guide.

I don't know of a priest who would refuse you.

You can get a lot online, as well. Just be careful.

Answer 7

I use the NIV version which is basic english and buy a concordence along with it, its fun.

Answer 8

Skeptic's annotated Bible

http://skepticsannotatedbible.com/

Evil Bible

http://www.evilbible.com/

Answer 9

get a good study bible! Use New King James (the best word for word translation is King James but its old English...terms we dont use anymore..so NKJ is real good, or NIV. I have the John MacArthur study bible and i love it!

God bless your studies!

Answer 10

the New Living Translation is easy to read but not as accurate as most bibles and the New International Version is also really easy to read most of the time lol. So personally i use the New American Standard and the New Revised Standard Versions to study they are both really easy to read and the translations are really close the the original greek and hebrew text also its good to use a study guide to help you pinpoint certain subjects and help break down things you don't understand. hope i helped.

Answer 11

I love my KYB (know your bible) classes! They take books of the bible and go through it with an accompanying booklet. You get so much more out of it with other peoples input and outlook.

In Australia, I go to one at a local Brethren church.

Otherwise, the best way I get the most out of the bible is read it, knowing it is alive, and read slowly so it really sinks in and ponder on things (it goes by so, so quickly, it is easy not to notice or to dismiss things). My problem used to be that I'd read it like a novel - it's too deep for that.

I don't think you need anyones help - an easy to read, but good study bible: NIV or NAS or even NKJ, but I would watch out for the Spirit filled bible or the Message, as they are not direct translations so have errors.

Enjoy:)