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Recent content by BryanParry

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    Which Gospel is Your Favourite? Why?

    I have to say, the Sermon on the Mount is phenomenal. Much better than Luke's Sermon on the Plain.
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    What are the best languages for Christians to learn?

    I'm not sure if I would say you need to learn Hebrew first, to be honest. But certainly, I think a full understanding requires both, certainly Hebrew for the reason you state.
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    What are the best languages for Christians to learn?

    Hi there, Aspzan. I mainly used this book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Elements-New-Testament-Greek/dp/0521755514/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536617579&sr=8-1&keywords=new+testament+greek. Obviously with some supplementary materials, of course. I did it as part of my MA. :-D
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    Which Gospel is Your Favourite? Why?

    So, which of the four canonical gospels, or indeed, any of the numerous non-canonical gospels, is your favourite? If a non-canonical gospel, which one? And why is your favourite your favourite? For me, despite the Sermon on the Mount being in Matthew and this being one of the most vital parts...
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    What are the best languages for Christians to learn?

    I learnt ancient Greek to read the New Testament. Well worth it! Hebrew, likewise, although I've not had time to learn Hebrew. As for spreading the word, I would say go for a major growth area: China or South Asia. I mean, Spanish speakers are already, by and large, Christians. I feel...
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    New Guy from London

    I guess it's good form to introduce myself before posting. So here we go. My name's Bryan. I went to a Church of England school and had a fairly standard religious upbringing for an Englishman. Now I'm a humanist. However, I have a lot of time for Christianity and Christians, and my Bible is...