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Some folks expressed some hesitation at reading long posts. I can relate. I had originally written the attached material to be posted in three parts, however they were lengthy. So, I combined then into one extra long downloadable file, to read and/or printed out. Then let's discuss. The...

Introductory note to the different bias that will effect how we approach out Bible studies We all have many acquired points of view (biases, prejudices, presuppositions, preconceptions, etc. ) that we "filter" our lives through. From our daily existence, to how we view our neighbors, to our...

Well that's the title. It is the 1979 edition! ;)

There is one charge that does require a response, that of having "blood on my hands" by casting doubt on the truth of the Bible. In the very first post I said, "The result being that if one desires to learn of the “God of the Jews”, the knowledge is freely available, even in poorly written...

I use the JPS Hebrew-English Tanakh, 2000 edition. The 1917 edition is available free on line. For those who have money flow problems, I also recommend the Blue Letter Bible (Blue Letter Bible - Lexicon) for both a good Greek and Hebrew Lexicon, as well as access to other translations and...

Tomorrow I will start on the biases we bring to our Bible study, why they interfere with our studies.

Gentlemen. I know that there are among us who are firmly convinced that the KJV is truly the translation that is without error. Therefore I would like to point out one error which illustrates the mistake of accepting of such a assumption...

The next part will cover the biases that we bring to both our reading as well as to our study of scripture, if we are finished with part one. Anyone?

I said that (in essence) in the original referenced post. One can add several other books to my published examples of books that were written in Greek., 1st & 2ed Tim, for example. I really should have been more clear in my original statement! Yet, that is a common problem with taking a partial...

Yes, there is one faith, and we are instructed to examine ourselves to see if we are in that faith or not. 2Cor 13:5,6. BTW That was a most interesting verse you referenced! Shalom Aliechem

First, as noted in post #4, Somehow the title got really messed up! It should have read,. "How to Effectively Study and Interpret the Bible" /sigh/ Very true words. My purpose with this thread is simple, to present information to those who are seeking a more rigid approach to their Bible...

Yes, I am. However I am very careful in how I use them. Primarily for advanced students in OT studies.

A very good insight!

That is one of the key items in a Bible study.

Most excellent rendering of the story concerning David. Good thinking concerning translation evaluation!

Well, it looks like poked the bear. I knew before I posted it most likely would. Wait until I post about all of the biases that we bring to our studies - but that comes later.. Actually, I do understand the criticisms posted earlier. For one thing, future post will be shorter! I was going to...

Okay - I did it. I started a new thread. The Study and Interpret the Bible This title is a mess, it should have read, "How to Effectively Study and Interpret the Bible". Oh well.

Thank you, but I had not quite finished in posting my basics for Bible study. :) You can still change your mind! ;) The title is a mess! It should have read, "How to Effectively Study and Interpret the Bible" /sigh/

In studying Biblical Hebrew, one will discover a number of new concepts. The most obvious is that the Hebrew language is an expression of a very different world view than that of us living in a Western Greek-thinking culture. Hebrew is impossible to translate in a word-for-word format, while...

Here is a quick outline of the requirements for effectively studying and interpreting the Bible: First, the Scriptures, as inspired by the Ru’ach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit), were NOT written to the spiritual elite, the Doctors of the Law, seminary graduates or to some selected religious group(s)...