2025 Bible Devotional Goals

[@FrKevinDaugherty]

The New Oxford Annotated Bible that has had the most impact on me is my old hardcover 4th edition. It is now held together by duct tape. I upgraded to a leather version several years ago, but I never used it as much as the original hardcover. Currently, I am doing much of my Bible reading in Spanish to reinforce my language learning. I am also a bit burned out on the KJV/RSV family (though I regularly use the RSV and NRSVue in the lectionary). I have used that family of translation for a long time, and it is starting to get a bit stale. Having said that, I am still excited about the compact NRSVue coming out next Spring.

[@joest.eggbenedictus1896]

@@FrKevinDaugherty Sounds good. Im sure you saw my videos on my leatherbound 4th edition. I love that Bible too but I cant use it devotionally because I keep it at church for sermon and Bible study prep.

[@ThriftStoreBibles]

3:31 It's a cat! Always appreciate your sharing your plans and what you're doing devotionally. Those old NOABs seem to hold up well, I've got one I used to drag to church which has also held up, though it mostly stays home now so my kids don't tear it up!

[@joest.eggbenedictus1896]

@@ThriftStoreBibles Every time I see it or hold it, I want to read the Bible. It holds a special place!

[@Christiamorous]

I have a friend who was raised conservative Pentecostal and didn't even know that there were different Bible translations. What Bible or book about the Bible would you recommend so that she has a more academically rigorous but accessible introduction to the history of the Scriptures?

[@joest.eggbenedictus1896]

@@Christiamorous Tim Wildsmith just came out with his book, "Bible Translations for Everyone". Im sure that will be good.