[Uucf-bible] bible translations

[Stephen Cook]

Hello All,

I hate to add little more than a "me too" to this excellent listing of  
sources on biblical translations and versions, but it is admirably  
complete.  Certainly, for professionals and serious students, several  
different versions are required, with an interlinear translation from  
the originals near at hand.  I have often recommended the Oxford  
Annotated RSV or NRSV to the beginner who wants only a good place to  
start and a minimum purchase price.

What a joy to see the wealth of knowledge and background in Holy  
Scripture reflected in these brief exchanges. I felt pretty lonely, at  
times, trying to carry on discussions like this with colleagues or lay  
people back in the 80's.

In faith,

Steve Cook
Unitarian Society of
Northampton and Florence, MA