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I was always interested in Buddhism partly because it doesn't have a God figure, and it's been a good decade since I passed through my arrogant teen atheist pha
by beaconstudios 8y ago
I was always interested in Buddhism partly because it doesn't have a God figure, and it's been a good decade since I passed through my arrogant teen atheist phase and realised that other religions are not irrational fables, but the book helped me to see some specific instances of valuable Christian teachings that I hadn't known about. I'd like to have a crack at reading the bible and other religious texts but I'm concerned about trying to piece together the lessons through the presentation and getting the wrong message given religious texts are supposedly very metaphorical and occasionally cryptic.
- jkoschei 8y agoHave you considered trying a Bible with a built-in commentary? That might be more accessible if you’re looking for an overview with explanation/cross-references in the margins. I recommend this one, for the English Standard Version, which does a good job of capturing the initial meaning of the language: ESV Study Bible (Indexed) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433544032/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_t.ajBbW8MSCAG https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433544032/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_t.aj...
- beaconstudios 8y agoThanks! I'll check it out.