I like to learn more about your rligion,but there's different Bibles.Which one is the original or the closest.And who is the
Author?
Thank you

No one can give an answer,well.........

crypto - I would suggest FIRST leaning from 'facts'. In other words begin with true historical data. Learn about the history of the times in which the Bible was supposed to have been written. That means extending your search for history beyond the beginning of Christianity.

Then find a well respected english version of the Hebrew scriptures. In there you will find the closest translations of those books extrapolated to form the Bible.

With that education backing you up, you will probably try to locate the very first editions of translation that you can come by. These may, in fact, not be works found back to back in the bindery of a single book called The Bible.

Then, it might be interesting to compare the various translations and editions of the Bible. Remember that the world wide web is at your disposal and there are many sites that can assist you in directly translating word, phrases and the like.

Finally, never stop researching and reviewing, because history has a way of being redifined with each new discovery of antiquity.

Not the answer - too hard - then just pick a church, what does it matter?

The Bible is a book inspired by God and written by men. There are a number of different translations. I would personally recommend one called New Believer's Bible: First Steps For New Christians. It's written in what's called new living translation.

onegoofydame,Thank you so much
I will ask my questions in this forum

And thank's to all who sent me mails

AND SORRY FOR MY BAD ENGLISH

No problem! Hope I helped.

Cryptococcus,

I suggest you start with NIV, TNIV, or NASB. You might also want to look around for a Bible in your native language. You might get lucky and find one online that you can use.

Crypto-

I'm just curious how someone who states that English is not their first language (and they have only spoken english for 5 months) would happen to choose a screen name that is well known as an agent of (sometimes fatal) fungal infections? Crypto organisms are likely familiar to anyone with a background in biology or medicine, labs, etc. but it seems quite an ODD choice to fit your profile to me...

However, as far as the question about Bibles I was always told that the "King James" was the "truest" english bible... but the lanuage is archaic and most likely a simpler version would be better.


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one issue is that the new testiment has been revamped and edited regularly by various religious figures, unlike the old testament which has been preserved, how ever (and spider u correct me if im wrong cause i could be) all the new testaments still manage 2 keep the same messages intact despite sematics (excluding the aquarian gosphel and such)

well lizardking, first of all, the New Testament hasn't been rewritten or changed-God said nothing will be added or taken away-
but in the century after the death of Christ, it became important for the others-especially the romans-to debunk the truth of Christ
so various people began writting 'alternative' stories, or stories that at the very least tried to draw attention away from the truth of the story of Christ.
the King James version is the original in its entirety, but yes it
is hard to read because of the formal use of language. but if you can patiently read and study it, that's the best way to go. it's also helpful to use another translation along with the KJV.

Choose a translation and not a paraphrase the New Internaional Version is A readable translation. The older Testament was coppied down by hand by Scribes. That was their job. They had many was of checking that their work was correct. The dead sea scrolls [discovered in the 1950's or 60's] were hidden a couple of hundred years before Christ by the people hiding from a conquering army. The book of Isiah was found complete with only one word being different the word "light" was used for "lamp".
The new testament was letters or short books delivered to different churches. Many, many copies were made so everyone could have their own copy. Naturally there were differences in the copies since it was not done by professionals as the older testament was. But since there were so many copies made very quickly, modern scholars are able to compare & contrast the available manuscripts and deduce what is in extent what the originals contained.
But a translation is still a translation. Just as there are over 50 ways to say the word snow in Eskimo, so the ancient languages of Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek will always be a little differently expressed than they can be in english of french.
Remember "The word of God is Living and active and sharper than any 2 edged sword, -- able to judge the thoughts & intentions of the heart." Jesus said "The scripture cannot be broken". Because [as mentioned above] it is inspired by God, It has great power.

It's good that you are seeking an "authentic" version of the Bible to read, but I think it's more important to find a version that reads easily for you. For example, King James Version is more poetic and not everyone likes reading words like thou, thee, begat, etc. New International Version reads more like a modern english. There are so many others! In any case, just go to your local (Christian) bookstore and just browse some versions. You'll know when you find the version that you enjoy reading.

if u wanna find the original and most accurate Bible, i would suggest the King James Version. when they translated the dead sea scrolls into english recently, they came out word for word for word for word the exact same as the King James Old Testament. the KJV was the first bible to be translated into English i do believe. yea, it might be harder to understand, but if u pray and ask God each time before u read it to help u understand it and to open up your understanding to His word, He WILL do just that. I hope you find truth in it and get into this Christianity, because it WILL change your life for the better. God Bless you

as for authors, there are many different authors and it was all put by God into one thing. the Bible does say in Psalm 119:89 - For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.

so even before the beginning of time as WE know, the Word of God was already there. John 1:1 say in the beginning was the Word. The word was with God and the Word was God. So before time began, God already knew who was gonna write which book, and when it was going to be placed for mankind to read....

Most of the New Testament was written by Paul, James i believe wrote a couple of the books, and John wrote the book of Revelation. there is still a bit of confusion as to who wrote some of the books of the old testament, but Daniel wrote the book of Daniel, and David i believe wrote most of the Book of Pslams....

there are many interpretations

i would suggest checking several

and then read the one you can understand the best

and when you want further explanation

check a couple others

just a thought