What's the best version of the Bible to read, from a literary

>>9614961
A KJV epub.

>>9614961
I recently converted from KJV to NRSV and I like it a lot. Same powerful rhythms without having all the -eths
Some parts have changed meanings (but its supposed to be a more accurate translation)

>>9614973

I'd argue that the KJV is the canonical bible for Prodestants/Catholics, and practically supersedes the original texts.

>>9614961
Why don't you want to be a Christian, faggot

>>9614984
I agree, but I reading it in the framework of other Semitic texts right now. Especially Sumer/Babel/Hittites and Ugaritics. Its a pretty good time, honestly.

Norton critical edition of the KJV.

>>9614961
For literary value, get a King James Version. Preferably the original 1611 edition as it includes Apocrypha and is in paragraph format. For a nice physical edition, you can't go wrong with a leather-bound one. For cheaper alternatives there's bonded leather and imitation leather which feel basically the same.

>>9614984
Haha, no. Catholics never even used the KJV, and it doesn't supercede the original languages for anyone except a small KJV-only movement in the USA.

>>9614961
I liked the Good News Translation when I read it a few years back. It's good if you prefer a more modern writing style.

>>9614961
NRSV, easy.