01-23-2007, 02:49 PM | #11 |
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I think people should just learn the original languages. That will solve all sorts of problems.
To paraphrase Joseph Smith: "I teach them ancient languages, and they translate themselves."
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01-23-2007, 03:06 PM | #12 |
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The Bible is such a hodgepodge collection of writings and so rife with incompetent translation and deliberate omissions/mistranslations to render it largely useless.
Why else did the Book of Mormon contain numerous Isaiah chapters? Why else did the Pearl of Great Price come forth? The New Testament has some value as it contains an account of the ministry and Atonement of Christ, but the bulk of the Bible is a waste of time; given what can be found in the other standard works. Flame away. P.S. God did forbid Nephi to write down his vision that was also recorded by John the Beloved in Revelation, so I'll concede that book has value too. |
01-23-2007, 04:26 PM | #13 |
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Is there an Ebonics translation with street cred available in Oakland?
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'...And Lot's daughters got jiggy with it and started knockin' da boots...'
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01-23-2007, 05:35 PM | #16 |
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Not really. I was a little dramatic, but that essentially summarizes my attitude.
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01-23-2007, 07:04 PM | #17 |
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Wow...
Then I guess you'd have no objection if the LDS church ever started using a decent translation so that those of us who would like to understand the Bible can benefit. THE best translation out there and one that could rid the exegetical cobwebs out of LDS theology once and for all is the NRSV. As an example just read the *real* translation of 1 Cor 15:40-42 in the NRSV and you'll see what I mean.
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Just enjoy the KJV. It's great art, i.e., great literature (unlike the Book of Mormon). That's the purpose of great literature, sublime enjoyment through psychic reward of great art. Accept the KJV for what it is and you will maximize your enjoyment of it. It never pretended to be an exact translation of anything. The people who created it didn't pretend to be proxies for the finger of God. They were pretty smart.
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Indy, all I have to say in response to this drivel is you have demonstrable native intelligence and a keen insight into some things. It's a pity; you are capable of so much more.
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