What Are You Reading Currently, 2.0

[votivesoul]

I finally finished Jerusalem: The Biography by Simon Sebig Montefiore last night. By no means a slog; it's actually very good and I would argue, a MUST read for students of the Bible and prophecy. This is not popular history, but a very in-depth account of all the main events in the city from the time of King David to the Six Day War.

Many preconceived notions about the history of the city are easily dismissed by the erudite scholarship on display. I highly recommend it. The author is directly related to the Montefiores who were involved, along with the Rothchilds in bringing about the revitalization of the Jewish Quarter in the late 1800's.

Below is an interview with the author (I haven't watched it for content, so viewer beware).

After finishing it last night, I started reading Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth by Reza Aslan. It's another in a long line of attempts to discover a so-called "historical Jesus" apart from the Gospels, or at least, with some of the Gospels and other New Testament narratives being held up as authentic while casting aside many of the other parts.

We shall see how it goes...

[FlamingZword]

Just finished reading One perfect Op (An insider's account of the navy SEAL Special warfare teams) by Dennis Chalker

[votivesoul]

Finished Ephesians in the NKJV today. On to Philippians.

As far as recommendations go, I recommend Michael Card's Biblical Imagination Series: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

Here is some info from Card's website:

http://www.michaelcard.com/biblicalimagination
http://www.michaelcard.com/biseries

[votivesoul]

In Philippians now in the NJKV. Otherwise I am focusing in on Zelaot by Reza Aslan, more so than Reimagining Church.

[votivesoul]

I finished Philippians last night in the NKJV and am ready to move on to Colossians.

So far I have found the NKJV to be a very good translation as far as the mechanics of the English language goes. A person is who very familiar with the KJV would have no problems transitioning to the NKJV if they so desired.

[Amanah]

Originally Posted by votivesoul

I finished Philippians last night in the NKJV and am ready to move on to Colossians.

So far I have found the NKJV to be a very good translation as far as the mechanics of the English language goes. A person is who very familiar with the KJV would have no problems transitioning to the NKJV if they so desired.

I'm reading The NKJV Chronological one year bible

The One Year Chronological Bible NKJV Paperback – October 1, 2013
by Tyndale

The One Year Chronological Bible offers a fascinating way to read through the Bible in one year, in as little as fifteen minutes per day! Gain a better understanding of the order of biblical events and the historical context in which they unfolded. The entire Bible text―books, chapters, and even verses―is arranged in the order the events actually happened. Prophetic books are interwoven with the historical accounts they accompanied. Psalms follow the events about which they were written. Proverbs are placed in the time they were compiled. The life of Christ is woven into one moving story. And Paul’s letters to the young churches in the first century are integrated into the book of Acts. Transition statements help you understand why some Scripture portions appear where they do. You do not have to be a Bible historian to appreciate the fascinating new perspective waiting for you in The One Year Chronological Bible. It’s like reading some of your favorite passages for the very first time. This edition uses the popular New King James Version of the Bible.
https://www.amazon.com/One-Year-Chro...5N31SB5HZ6TVDP

[Esaias]

Originally Posted by votivesoul

I finished Philippians last night in the NKJV and am ready to move on to Colossians.

So far I have found the NKJV to be a very good translation as far as the mechanics of the English language goes. A person is who very familiar with the KJV would have no problems transitioning to the NKJV if they so desired.

Just wondering, why would someone very familiar with the KJV want to transition to the NKJV? Sounds kinda backward, don't it?

[votivesoul]

Originally Posted by Esaias

Just wondering, why would someone very familiar with the KJV want to transition to the NKJV? Sounds kinda backward, don't it?

I know some people who have been trained into thinking the KJV is the only allowable English translation of the Bible to read and study from, who have a hard time with the archaic language and poetic grammar. These people would be welled served if they switched to the NKJV, for the reasons I stated above.

[Scott Pitta]

Northwest Passage by Ellis Scism.

Still working on the Morse biography.

[votivesoul]

Still reading Zealot by Reza Aslan. Finished 2 Corinthians and Galatians, but haven't started in on Ephesians as of yet, in the NKJV.