/lit/ - Literature

why don't more people write their own religions? Seems lucrative

Books about that weird feeling you get when you realize all major religions trace back to jews

why is all great literature based on this?

as a muslim, what am I in for?

Which version is best? What are the differences between versions?

Bible threads are a non-denominational general on /lit/ dedicated to the study and discussion of the Bible, the most popular book on /lit/. While some level of inter-denominational bullying is expected, we do try to keep things generally focused on sharing the teachings of Christ, rather then attacking each other. Questions from people new to Bible study are very much encouraged, no matter how basic. Fedora-Trolls are common in these threads and the best way to deal with them is to just report and ignore, rather then responding to them.

Read the Bible online
https://www.biblegateway.com
Bible translations commonly discussed in these threads:
KJV - King James Version - The Classic Bible from 1611, still in common use today.
NKJV - New King James Version - A well-received conservative update to the KJV from 1982.
ESV - English Standard Version - Very popular translation and basis for one of the best Study Bibles.
NASB - The most literal bible still in publication (especially the 1977 edition). Don't get the 2020 update. The 1995 update is okay, with smoother language but loses some literalness.
NABRE - New American Bible Revised Edition - Popular (progressive) Catholic Bible. Know for its shitty notes.
DRB - Douay-Rheims Bible - The Traditional Catholic Bible from 1582/1610, updated in the 1750s. Based on the Latin Vulgate.
RSV-2CE - Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition - Popular (conservative) Catholic alternative to the NABRE. Used in Vatican documents. The basis for the best Catholic Study Bibles.
NIV - New International Version - One of the most popular translations but also considered progressive.
NRSVue - New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition - The Bible of secular academia, whose progressive policy of "gender-inclusive language" is highly controversial among conservatives in all denominations.
OSB - Orthodox Study Bible - Greek Orthodox revision of the NKJV. OT often follows the LXX, but sadly not always.

Old thread: >>20406948

Thread question: What's the book that you reread the most?

Bible threads are a non-denominational general on /lit/ dedicated to the study and discussion of the Bible specifically and Christianity more broadly. While some level of inter-denominational bullying is expected, we do try to keep things generally focused on sharing the teachings of Christ, rather then attacking each other. Questions from people new to Christianity and/or Bible study are very much encouraged, no matter how basic. Fedora-Trolls are common in these threads and the best way to deal with them is to just report and ignore, rather then responding to them.

Read the Bible online
https://www.biblegateway.com
Bible translations commonly discussed in these threads:
KJV - King James Version - The Classic Bible from 1611, still in common use today.
NKJV - New King James Version - A well-received conservative update to the KJV from 1982.
ESV - English Standard Version - Very popular translation and basis for one of the best Study Bibles.
NASB - The most literal bible still in publication (especially the 1977 edition). Don't get the 2020 update. The 1995 update is okay, with smoother language but loses some literalness.
NABRE - New American Bible Revised Edition - Popular (progressive) Catholic Bible. Know for its shitty notes.
DRB - Douay-Rheims Bible - The Traditional Catholic Bible from 1582/1610, updated in the 1750s. Based on the Latin Vulgate.
RSV-2CE - Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition - Popular (conservative) Catholic alternative to the NABRE. Used in Vatican documents. The basis for the best Catholic Study Bibles.
NIV - New International Version - One of the most popular translations but also considered progressive.
NRSVue - New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition - The Bible of secular academia, whose progressive policy of "gender-inclusive language" is highly controversial among conservatives in all denominations.
OSB - Orthodox Study Bible - Greek Orthodox revision of the NKJV. OT often follows the LXX, but sadly not always.

Old bread: >>20382491

Thread question: How faithful was Enoch for him to be taken by God before his time? How do we walk that closely with the Lord?

What is the best way to read the bible?
There are some reading programs that divide the bible in Law, history, profecy, history, psalms and poetry and have you read from a different book everyday.
Should I follow one of these programs or just read the bible back to back in a linear manner?

There's like a million different versions, which one do you guys like?

where do I start?

What's the best version of the Bible to read, from a literary view? i.e. I'm not looking for religious inspiration, but more to appreciate the allegories and such within.

Also, anyone have recommendations for one that is nice to hold (and not some paperback nightmare)?