JohnnyRudick Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 By best I believe they mean more accurate that your or my posts or our other contributions to religious thought.The TravelerNo, Actually I am referring to [of] all the per-versions of the books that are contained in the English Bible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 No, Actually I am referring to [of] all the per-versions of the books that are contained in the English Bible.I'd like to think you are just making a silly joke but you probably actually believe it.Besides dogma, what evidence would it take for you to accept that the KJV is not the best translation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 Which is why most of us use the King James Bible instead of all the other per-versions out there.Yes, and I know it ain't perfect either. But it is the best the English speaking world has at the moment.You are incorrect there. I would kindly ask you to read the article provided with this link.Why I Do Not Think the King James Bible Is the Best Translation Available Today | Bible.org - Worlds Largest Bible Study SiteM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 No, Actually I am referring to [of] all the per-versions of the books that are contained in the English Bible. Then you are in error. The Isaiah scroll found among the Dead Sea Scrolls is considered by scholars to be the most accurate scripture text available to mankind. I believe that it is interesting to note that there are no autograph or autogram originals of any ancient scripture text. Therefore any claim of accuracy of ancient scripture is speculative and conjecture. It is believed that part of the ancient method to preserve accuracy of ancient texts was incased in an ancient formats or literary forms but in our modern scholastic wisdom we have decided that such ancient formats or literary forms are not worth preserving in translated versions. It is interesting to note that Joseph Smith did a most remarkable job of it with the Book of Mormon. BTW: I have in my library an English translation of the DSS Isaiah document that I often reference even though it is not part of Christian Canon or LDS standard works. The Traveler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Joihnny, You okay? You usually don't go missing for even a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anim82r Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Man cannot add to God's words, but who says God can't? God can speak whatever he pleases and have his children write it down. They just don't acknowledge it, and think we made it up, therefore we are "ADDING TO GODS WORDS". I heard that argument numerous times on my mission. Well said GAD! Well Said! I'm completeley blown away! It's so sad that people limit the things God can do by their own interpretation of the scripture particularly the Bible. Sigh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anim82r Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 · Hidden Hidden It matters not whether I am interest in discussion or whether you think I am interested; as a factual matter, the author Mark messed up quote and the author of Matthew did not. You could debate, and be my guest, that Matthew preceded Mark but you'd be arguing an extreme minority position and you won't attract any credibility - unless you know something nobody else know - if so, please tell me.And if you think that you can point out a logical fallacy in my post # 64, by all means, please educate me. I'd be even more interested if you can show that I factually mistaken. Snow,you're way out of your league! You're not an anti mormon mormon attacker. You seem to just really hate us mormons. Melissa asked an honest question. At first all the answers in this thread are alright, and then many of the attention turned to you. It's no longer Melissa. It's you. They're right you just want to argue and win! I'm sorry, I usually disincline posting one such as this but I can't help it. If bad feelings got the better of me I apologize, but you have got to be more considerate. I don't think there is any here who is being edified by your posts. What about a little humility and enlightenment. It will help a great deal. I'd love to read from you of good things that you can share us. I think I'd already thank you in advance if theres is any from you that we can really really apply in our lives. :) Link to comment
GADBabaganoosh Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 2 Nephi 29Boom. Done. Who are we to presume that the all powerful creator of heaven and earth and countless other planets, would just up and decide to have only a few words written and say "hey thats good enough!" Really now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyRudick Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 Then you are in error. The Isaiah scroll found among the Dead Sea Scrolls is considered by scholars to be the most accurate scripture text available to mankind. . . .And that is not saying a whole lot.I am happy they like it though.I guess they have their reasons.I was not referring to the DSS, I was looking to more contemporary writings of man's devices from the LXX back then, to it's daughters today.Yes, Joseph Smith did a remarkable job.But of course he had personal help from the author Himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyRudick Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 Then you are in error. The Isaiah scroll found among the Dead Sea Scrolls is considered by scholars to be the most accurate scripture text available to mankind. I believe that it is interesting to note that there are no autograph or autogram originals of any ancient scripture text. Therefore any claim of accuracy of ancient scripture is speculative and conjecture. It is believed that part of the ancient method to preserve accuracy of ancient texts was incased in an ancient formats or literary forms but in our modern scholastic wisdom we have decided that such ancient formats or literary forms are not worth preserving in translated versions. It is interesting to note that Joseph Smith did a most remarkable job of it with the Book of Mormon. BTW: I have in my library an English translation of the DSS Isaiah document that I often reference even though it is not part of Christian Canon or LDS standard works. The TravelerThe DSS was not an English collection was it?I am referring to the English and French dependents of the Vatican Library. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyRudick Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 I'd like to think you are just making a silly joke but you probably actually believe it.Besides dogma, what evidence would it take for you to accept that the KJV is not the best translation?Not the bast "English" translation?That is not counting the Joseph Smith Version of the KJB, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyRudick Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 Joihnny,You okay? You usually don't go missing for even a day.I'm OK.Got a little puney for a bit.Thanks for noticing:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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