New Testament

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>>8785775
For what purpose does this "best" entail?

KJV for maximum aesthetics. Accuracy doesn't matter because it's a fairy tale anyways.

>>8785790
I was thinking accuracy.

>>8785775
Lattimore's

we used to have a very diligent lattimore advocate but I don't think he lurks anymore. Anyhow you should look into his highly regarded translation

Willis Barnstone's is the translation for our current day and age.

>>8785775
KJV

>>8785801
This sounds like what I'm looking for. Thank you.

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>>8785801
Pic related.

It's an incredibly lucid translation thanks to lattimores unique vocabulary and background. It's powerful and well worth a read.

>>8785797
There's none of that to be had in the "New Testament", only interpretations.

But yeah, try the Lattimore

>>8785828
And Pope for Homer, right?

>>8785792
ew

NRSV is best for most standard uses. Decent literary value, very readable, good literalness. It's probably the most ecumenical translation around: it has a Catholic imprimatur, is well-regarded by Jews, is liked by theology scholars, is always making inroads with various denominations, and was translated/revised by a diverse group.

>>8786243
Reading it right now. It sure looks to be all those things. Still going to try the KJV, Lattimore, perhaps others too, to reread my favourite passages.

KJV

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>>8785775