Are you a Biblical exegete? Do you even know the original languages, or are you just repeating what you heard someone else say? When I do my preparations for Sunday, I translate from the original languages, and I don't have to depend upon an English translation. I do, however, compare my translation with various other translations, and I often compare the Greek with the Vulgata.
Do you even read German? You say that Luther did a terrible job, but unless you read German, how would you know?
I don't wish to be ugly, but before you start making accusations, it is wise to know what you are talking about.
I was replying to KANSAS58’s slam of you! He said your quote of scripture about faith was pointless because you were quoting from Luther's translation, I only quoted back the verse to him in three versions including Douay-Rheims (which I facetiously referred to as the only true, etc.) I wanted to show him it said the same thing in all three translations.
I've been enjoying your postings and admire your knowledge. I'm on your side!! Sorry you misunderstood my post.
Are you a Biblical exegete? Do you even know the original languages, or are you just repeating what you heard someone else say? When I do my preparations for Sunday, I translate from the original languages, and I don't have to depend upon an English translation. I do, however, compare my translation with various other translations, and I often compare the Greek with the Vulgata.So where does a fella like me get his hands on one of these copies of the original languages???
How is it that after thousands of years, the Catholic church has never printed a copy of the bible in the English language composed of the originals???