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Embracing the Mystery
Hello to all-
I have become very interested in studying what is the "OT" to me from Jewish sources/translations.
It has come to my attention over time that the translations I am reading (NIV, KJV and NKJV, NAS, Amplified, etc.) may be inaccurate, and the interpretations not grounded in Jewish culture and religion.
I cannot read Hebrew and though I hope to study it in the future (along with Greek), that may be several years to several decades down the road when I have the opportunity. Do any of you have suggestions for good translations of the scriptures into English, and commentaries/interpretations that give a balanced perspective? I know there is quite a bit of diversity of beliefs on many topics in Judaism and I want to find commentaries that give a well-rounded, contemporary discussion rather than being particularly in line with one sect.
I apologize if some of this is worded incorrectly for the Jewish religion (in terms of the commentaries, sects, etc.). I have not had a chance yet to take a course in Judaism and am operating off of rather limited knowledge and from a Christian background. Some Christian commentaries on the Bible are rather particular to one denomination or another, and I'm not sure if Judaism has the same issue.
I began reading on the jewfaq website and found it quite interesting and enlightening, and I want to learn more, especially being able to read the scriptures and Jewish perspectives on them myself, rather than summaries of beliefs. Thank you all!
I have become very interested in studying what is the "OT" to me from Jewish sources/translations.
It has come to my attention over time that the translations I am reading (NIV, KJV and NKJV, NAS, Amplified, etc.) may be inaccurate, and the interpretations not grounded in Jewish culture and religion.
I cannot read Hebrew and though I hope to study it in the future (along with Greek), that may be several years to several decades down the road when I have the opportunity. Do any of you have suggestions for good translations of the scriptures into English, and commentaries/interpretations that give a balanced perspective? I know there is quite a bit of diversity of beliefs on many topics in Judaism and I want to find commentaries that give a well-rounded, contemporary discussion rather than being particularly in line with one sect.
I apologize if some of this is worded incorrectly for the Jewish religion (in terms of the commentaries, sects, etc.). I have not had a chance yet to take a course in Judaism and am operating off of rather limited knowledge and from a Christian background. Some Christian commentaries on the Bible are rather particular to one denomination or another, and I'm not sure if Judaism has the same issue.
I began reading on the jewfaq website and found it quite interesting and enlightening, and I want to learn more, especially being able to read the scriptures and Jewish perspectives on them myself, rather than summaries of beliefs. Thank you all!