Bible question

[verte76]

I am in really bad need of a refresher on Scripture! As I am Catholic I use the Catholic Bible. Does anyone have any ideas as to what's the best way to start?

 

[Liesje]

the Gospels

 

[verte76]

That's what I thought Lies. But I wanted to see what people thought.

 

[nbcrusader]

The Gospel of John would be my suggestion to start. You might try comparing different translations as well.

 

[Liesje]

That's what I thought Lies. But I wanted to see what people thought.

haha, I've never read the Bible straight through before so that was my only vague suggestion. I should be taking suggestions from you! I enjoyed parts of the OT, but we were reading older versions (or rather, my Prof was reading Hebrew or something and reading it to us in English) and there were class lectures on it to help understand so I don't know how easy/worthwhile it would be to just read the stories over.

 

[FizzingWhizzbees]

Out of curiosity, which translation is the "Catholic Bible?"

 

[verte76]

It's St. Jerome's Vulgate. Our version of the Old Testament is the Alexandrian canon. The Protestants use a different canon, the Jerusalem canon. But trust me, I am *not* an expert on this. In fact, I'm pretty klutzy on this stuff.

 

[pax]

You might wish to try Psalms, too.

 

[BrownEyedBoy]

Romans is basically a general introduction to a Christian life.

 

[MrsSpringsteen]

I agree about the Psalms, I love those

Maybe try a study Bible, or The Message Bible, the one Bono wrote the introduction for (I think he did )

 

[verte76]

Hey, I'd love a copy of the Message Bible! How do you get one?

 

[FizzingWhizzbees]

Hey, I'd love a copy of the Message Bible! How do you get one?

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...104-0210719-8756739?v=glance&s=books&n=507846

 

[HeartlandGirl]

My aunt, who is Catholic, subscribes to a publication called God's Word Today. Every month it focuses on a different book of the Bible or a different theme, and it gives you an "assignment" to read each day, along with a little commentary. Supposedly, after subscribing for a few years or so, you'll have read the entire Bible at least once. Might be worth looking into.

 

[verte76]

That sounds cool Heartland Girl. I'm also going to ask my priest. After all, giving advice like this is his job!

 

[Klaus]

verte76:
Maybe you should first ask yourself what i'm interested in and, especially with the New Testament, which style of writing do i prefer? (Typical (Greek) Chronological or stories not sorted by time but by subject-matter. Then it's easier to find out what to read next

If you still don't know - Maybee Matthew 5 could be a good choice

 

[verte76]

Well, I went to mass this afternoon and asked my priest. He told me to get in touch with a lovely nun who runs our adult education program, which is good advice because she's an excellent, excellent teacher. I'm crazy about her! I'm definitely going to do this! I think I would like to start with the Gospels, and I also love Psalms. You can pick a Psalm to fit just about any emotion, any concern, any whatever.

 

[Pearl]

Ecclesiastes has some good points

 

[verte76]

Thanks everyone! I've really learned alot just today and it's something that is really important to me. My faith is the most important thing in my life. It motivates everything I do, especially the African Well Fund and trying to stop the AIDS pandemic as well as fighting things I consider unjust like racism.

 

[Dreadsox]

Read the Message!!!!

 

[BrownEyedBoy]

Ecclesiastes has some good points

funny you mentioned that, a Bible is sitting on my lap open to that book just now as I type this.

 

[indra]

Maybe I'm some sort of nutcase, but I always just started at the beginning and read it right through. Doesn't anyone else do that?