Reading the Bible

[JesseRaymondBassett]

Hi,
I was wondering what your thoughts are on reading the Bible through computer programs like BibleOcean, E-Sword, etc. Do you get the same value & information about HIS word as you would opening the book itself? I can't read books and such much due to an eye problem so I ordered BibleOcean's cd & teen Bible Explorer.

Your comments would be much appreciated.

--Jesse

 

[daveleau]

The same question may have been posed when the move was made from scrolls to bound books. The media doesn't matter as long as the information is injested. I prefer to read from a book, but that is a preference only.

God bless you,
Dave

 

[Honibee]

Hi Jesse,

As long as the 'online' versions stay true to the original translations, no harm done.
Gotta love modern technology !

 

[GrinningDwarf]

I was just reading a few days ago that the medieval clergy were suspicious of the printing press. They thought that if everyone had a Bible in their hands, nobody would pay attention and listen to sermons!

And one of the big Greek philosophers (I don't remember if it was Soctrates or Aristotle) thought the very act of writing things down on parchment or papyrus would rot the intellect. Before writing, information was transmitted only by voice and you had to memorize everything.

Seems like every new technology has to overcome some inertia.

BTW...I just prefer holding a book in my hands myself!

 

[beehoney]

The same question may have been posed when the move was made from scrolls to bound books. The media doesn't matter as long as the information is injested. I prefer to read from a book, but that is a preference only.

God bless you,
Dave

Yep. It is a preference issue, I agree. For me, I like to hold the Book in my hands and rub my fingers on the pages.

 

[JesseRaymondBassett]

Hi Jesse,

As long as the 'online' versions stay true to the original translations, no harm done.
Gotta love modern technology !

Good answer Honibee!