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Perhaps it would be better to write an updated Study Guide for your particular demagraphic. Help them see the truth, importance, and exciting things that are in the Bible as it is.
Think about it. The Bible has all the things found in some very exciting movies, TV shows and books of today. Jealousy, lust, revenge, love, mystery, violence, wrath AND forgiveness, grace, acceptance, and joy. What more could a person want?
The biggest 'Aha' moment I had early on was that, for example, when Paul wrote about being imprisioned he didn't know what was coming next. He didn't know how the story ended and we do. I know this sounds kind of "DUH!" but it put it in a whole new context for me. It's not like the Bible was a book written as one single book from beginning to end like books are written today. A lot of people don't understand that.
Anyway, you asked for our thoughts so there they are. God Bless you in your endeavors to do His will.
Think about it. The Bible has all the things found in some very exciting movies, TV shows and books of today. Jealousy, lust, revenge, love, mystery, violence, wrath AND forgiveness, grace, acceptance, and joy. What more could a person want?
The biggest 'Aha' moment I had early on was that, for example, when Paul wrote about being imprisioned he didn't know what was coming next. He didn't know how the story ended and we do. I know this sounds kind of "DUH!" but it put it in a whole new context for me. It's not like the Bible was a book written as one single book from beginning to end like books are written today. A lot of people don't understand that.
Anyway, you asked for our thoughts so there they are. God Bless you in your endeavors to do His will.
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I would suggest not calling it a new version of the Bible but a modern adaptation, fictional account based upon some Biblical stories.
kind of like they do modern retakes on classics like Romeo and Juliet.
I would take one story at a time and develop short stories in modern context and make an collection of short stories/ book.
Definitely don't call it an "updated version of the Bible" it would be false advertising and rub people the wrong way.
kind of like they do modern retakes on classics like Romeo and Juliet.
I would take one story at a time and develop short stories in modern context and make an collection of short stories/ book.
Definitely don't call it an "updated version of the Bible" it would be false advertising and rub people the wrong way.
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Can't recall. I've only finished genesis so far. A lot of it takes play in Jersey tho.
And at the end of Genesis the locale is Cali and in the early 1900s.
The issue i'm tackling isn't the New Testament tho. I'm beginning with the Old Testament.
And theres a lack of messaging there a lot of the times.
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Were talking about a Jewish doctrine here. Jews talk abotu learning through humor. Why not add a little humor to it?
It gets complex though. In the old testament its not as simple as making one locale one locale in USA and have it translate easily.
But..it all makes sense when you read through it.
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Were talking about a Jewish doctrine here. Jews talk abotu learning through humor. Why not add a little humor to it?
Yeah perhaps 
I was also thinking of NYC
I was also thinking of NYC
But..it all makes sense when you read through it.
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Actually, as I think about it this idea could work.
Jesus could have been born in Bethlehem, PA which could be linked to Nazareth, PA!
But Heaven forbid He would have been born in Bethlehem, TX and Nazareth, TX.
Jesus could have been born in Bethlehem, PA which could be linked to Nazareth, PA!
But Heaven forbid He would have been born in Bethlehem, TX and Nazareth, TX.
Don't is the best advice especially if you want to embellish it to make it more ENTERTAINING....
Serious.......entertaining......WOW!.......Maybe just read the bible and let it speak to you as it contains unbelievable deep truths that brings true joy and EXCITEMENT to those who find the buried GEMS found therein.
Serious.......entertaining......WOW!.......Maybe just read the bible and let it speak to you as it contains unbelievable deep truths that brings true joy and EXCITEMENT to those who find the buried GEMS found therein.
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I'm a bit confused. There are already modern translations of the Bible that are easy to understand. At one end you have the more formal and word-for-word translations like the ESV, and to a lesser extent, NRSV and then you have some that strike a pretty good balance of word-for-word and thought-for-thought like the Holman Christian Standard. At the other end of the spectrum you have thought-for-thought translations that are quite good like the NLT. Then you have paraphrases like The Message. I don't think it's a bad Bible but it most certainly shouldn't be your only Bible or even your main Bible.