[.ca] Holy Bible King James Version (ISBN 0452010624)

Has potential:
The writing styles are a bit boring and repetative, and some parts were a bit confusing. For example, they didn't mention anything about the pyramids in Egypt. Obviously the author needed to do some more research. Fairly good plot wise, although the Genesis chapter got pretty irritating at the beginning. It's your classic kind of novel: murder, sex, betrayal, love, some comedy to lighten the mood (ie Job was pretty amusing, albeit a morbid brand of humor), and some elements of fantasy too, but it's a little too cliche for my tastes. It got much better in the second half of the book though, but the author didn't go far enough. If Jesus could fly, he'd be the next big thing for DC Comics or Marvel. Perfect for marketing. I really enjoyed the return of John in the Revelations chapter. It is a little confusing, but in the same way 2001: A Space Odyssey was (artistic symbolism). It left a bunch of loose ends, which means a sequel is on its way. Good job, but not a 5 star job. The writing styles is what disappointed me the most. I would suggest the author read some Steven King or J.R.R. Tolkien for inspiration on the sequel. With a little practice, your story could become a classic. Keep it up!

2 testaments, 66 books, 40 authors, and one message.:
The Bible is a book of many diverse books. It has two testaments containing a total of sixty-six books, written by over forty different authors over a 1,500-year span. Compare this to the Koran which was reveled through one man Mohammed over the space of twenty years, or the Analects of Confucius, which was compiled several years after his death, and therefore without his oversight. And I'm not even going to mention the Socrates-Plato problem. In any case, I believe that there is truth in all religions and all religious texts, but the Bible is rather unique among religious texts since its backgrounds are so broad and diverse. Yet, when have forty people agreed on any one thing? And since when have forty people agreed on religion? Yet the Bible is one long sermon, from Genesis to Revelation. I love the King James language! But for fans of Shakespeare, this goes without saying. In fact, the King James Bible and the Bard have been the greatest influences and preserves of the English language! This version has the Apocrypha, which id great for anyone one wanting to get the full scoop of the scriptures. I know they are disputed books, but I am one never to shy from controversy. So what does the Bible mean to me? It is a token of hope. There is no supposition, conjecture or guesswork involved with the things of God. We have two testaments, two witnesses to God's love and His plan for us. I read this book every day, and the more I read it, the more I love it.

The Good Book is Good:
I'm not so presumptuous as to review this as anything other than literature; the alternatives are far far too contentious. And if you're reading the Bible as literature then the KJV is definitely the way to go. Not only is the prose and poetry brilliant in places, but its impact on English language thought is immeasurable. Psalm 23 and John 3:16 and John 1 all have their greatest power in this version. That being said, parts of the Bible are hideously boring as literature. Nehemiah is a long litany of the third grandsons of temple musicians, having only one significant bit to it: that being that the Jewish nation no longer read or spoke Hebrew and had to have the Torah translated for them. Numbers and Leviticus also have equally tedious bits. Nevertheless, the literature and its impact on our thought far outweighs the tiresome parts and this is a must read for a person with educated pretensions, even if they do not buy into its theology. Lastly, the essays at the end of this version are both extremely useful and extremely helpful in explaining the historical context and import of much of what is written within.

Nice size, readable text.:
This is such an attractive Bible that someone in church asked me where I got it! King James version (the old-fashioned text). A nice size that's easy to carry along with you.

Jesus Saves!:
The book of our Lord should be read by All His Children (that means YOU!) His Holy words must be abided (or you will go to HELL). All His Holy words are right here, waiting, waiting, waiting, to be read. I Love Jesus. Amen.