i need the New Testament for my PDA for my religion class.. suggestions?

[meehnclie]

I am taking a Letters of Saint Paul class... and I already have so many books to lug around that I decided to put the New Testament in my PDA!!!!

Any suggestions? Please let it be freeware! Also, can I store the files on my MS?

So far I have downloaded

BibleReader by
http://www.asaisoft.com/

and
BibleReader 3.40v by
Olive Tree Bible Software
http://palmgear.com/software/showsoftware.cfm?sid=12246120030126090903&prodID=2486

what's the difference between the two.. and then now where do I get the New Testament?

[DHBANG]

You can download for free the New Testament at http://www.lds.org

It is the King James Version. Click on Gospel Library on left side. Then click on "Handheld" under Church Publications and pick "New Testament". You will need to download the free Reader.

[chazzz]

http://www.hfac.gmu.edu/~rchong/palm-bibles/

[meehnclie]

can I store the files (besides the reader of course) into the memory stick.. if so what folder should I place it in?

[DHBANG]

Mine is on the MS in /Palm/Programs/MSFiles

[robrecht]

What about the New Testament in the original Greek. Why use a 400 year old English translation?

[eyesee]

Originally posted by robrecht
What about the New Testament in the original Greek. Why use a 500 year old English translation?

This is absolutely the best advice out there, but for obvious reasons there aren't too many people out there who are able to read and decypher New Testament Greek, so let me suggest the second best route:  the New American Standard translation.  It is the most literal word-for-word translation available and fails to interject what the translator "assumed" that the original words/passages meant.  Namely, there is a much, much smaller margin of error in the NASB as opposed to other more secular translations:)

[wellsjs]

eyesee,

I agree with you about the NASB being the most accurate MT. But I believe the originator of this thread wanted a free version, and only the NT. For that I would suggest he/she go to www.olivetree.com for BibleReader and then here http://www.itb.net/handheld/free/index.html where you can get several free translations, including NT only in a couple. Good luck "meehnclie!"

[eyesee]

Originally posted by wellsjs
eyesee,

I agree with you about the NASB being the most accurate MT. But I believe the originator of this thread wanted a free version, and only the NT. For that I would suggest he/she go to www.olivetree.com for BibleReader and then here http://www.itb.net/handheld/free/index.html where you can get several free translations, including NT only in a couple. Good luck "meehnclie!"

Agreed...:)

It's way too easy to get sidetracked from the original post, and you're right - the NASB was hardly free (from OliveTree with Strong's).  Good luck searching!

[herpalm]

I have the kjv I downloaded a few years ago but it is entire bible in one file

[wellsjs]

Also you asked about the difference. Asaisoft's software looks terrific and will allow split-screen for running two translations at the same time. Plus, dragging the text is nice.

OliveTree might be your best bet however for study as you can navigate books, chapters, verses much quicker than with Asaisoft's.

God bless!

[meehnclie]

you guys are great.. thanks for replying to the original post =) !!!

[robrecht]

Originally posted by eyesee
for obvious reasons there aren't too many people out there who are able to read and decypher New Testament Greek, so let me suggest the second best route:  the New American Standard translation.  It is the most literal word-for-word translation available and fails to interject what the translator "assumed" that the original words/passages meant.  Namely, there is a much, much smaller margin of error in the NASB as opposed to other more secular translations:)

I was being a little playful, perhaps, but some parts of the New Testament are written in a simple enough style of Greek that can be learned without too much difficulty. While other sections will require many years to begin to comprehend the reasons why scholars can honestly differ so profoundly on matters of interpretation.

[madkins007]

While I dealy love the NASB, some free versions to look for at Olive Tree that might help include:

God's Word- this is a newish translation that appears to be quite good and has some good reviews, but I don't know much about it. I DO like that it appears to be quite readable without sacrificing accuracy. Quite similar in feel to the NIV.

Literal Translation (or Youngs Literal Translation)- this is a fun version- very close to an English language Greek/Hebrew Bible. It tends to use a KJV syntax and is a bit hard to read, but nice to use for study and comparisons. It is an older version and does not reflect some of the newer research and discoveries.

Amercian Standard Version- this is the 1901 version of the NASB. The 1901 version is often cited as being even more accurate than the NASB which is definately more readable.

As far as NT only- unless you are really short on memory, why not get the whole thing? That way, you can follow out references, look up other passages, etc.

Personally, I carry several Bibles on my memory stick- some for casual reading, others for study or comparison.

For that matter, you can probably find some of the other books you are lugging around on palm formats as well!

[Pman]

Most of the bible versions at Olive Tree come with two files. One is the whole bible and the other is just the new testament. These should meet you need.

[Jewboy]

Before the tower of Bavel, where the languages were corrupted into 70 branches, there was only Hebrew (not to be mistaken with today's Israeli language). Greek was the only language that retained it's potential for holy clarity. The real Holy Tounge, or Loshon Ha'Koidesh resides with the Sages of the Jews.
-Jewish Oral Tradition, also known as the Talmud