This has probably been posted before but I haven't seen it mentioned. Whats the best translation of the Bible? I want to read it for understanding western theology/philosophy that bit better. Also I think it's essential reading before Dantes divine comedy.
Best translations of the Bible
Angel Martin
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Parker Martinez
King James Version. It's the most accurate and has the best prose. Are you a Christian?
Lincoln Long
I would suggest if you find it too difficult to buy a NKJV. Or a study Bible. Like the Reformation Heritage KJV.
Ethan King
Veggitales illustrated Kids Can Worship Too edition.
Mason Gray
i was raised in a christian household as a child though we dont really attend church anymore. I still lean towards the church but simply dont feel like I know enough to have a solid opinion.
Hudson Hernandez
Hawai'i Pidgin Bible
Christian Taylor
I can recommend a heap of scholarly books I've read on Christianity if you would be interested.
Austin Russell
That sounds fantastic! I'd be incredibly grateful! Thank you so much!!
Xavier Allen
New International.
King James if you want to understand the translation that historical people used.
Elijah Morgan
On the resurrection:
Michael Licona's The Resurrection of Jesus
NT Wright's The Resurrection of the Son of God
Gary Habermas and Michael Licona's The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus
On Christian philosophy:
Greg Bahnsen's Van Til's Reading and Analysis
St Augustine's City of God
St Thomas Aquinas (Various Works)
St Anselm Proslogion
JP Moreland and Wiliam Lane Craig's Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview
Alvin Plantinga's Warrant and Proper Function
Alvin Plantinga's Warrant and Christian Belief
Alvin Plantinga's Warrant and the Current Debate
There's a lot more...
On theology:
Institutes of the Christian Religion - John Calvin
Bondage of the Will - Martin Luther
Louis Berkhof - Systematic Theology
Wayne Grudem's System Theology is good too but aimed more at a popular level
Doctrine of God and Doctrine of the Knowledge of God by John M Frame
Iustitia Dei: A History of the Christian Doctrine of Justification - Alister McGrath
On miracles claims:
Miracles by Craig Keener (also has a great commentary on the book of Acts)
If you live in the US like me, you'll find these books for a pretty cheap price second hand.
I would recommend you buy:
- NT Wright's The Resurrection of the Son of God
- Doctrine of the Knowledge of God by John M Frame
- Wayne Grudem's System Theology