Favorite Old Testament Book
Sankaraland
05-02-2005, 11:06
What is your favorite book from the Hebrew scriptures known as the "Old Testament" to Christians? Also I'd be interested in seeing people post their religious beliefs as they vote (if they want to).
I am an atheist, and I vote for Genesis.
Greedy Pig
05-02-2005, 11:13
You missed quite alot out. :p
Anyway, I voted for Genesis. Becaust it's mostly like a story book. Easy to read compared to the rest (which are all God said this, God said that, and him said this, him said that, then traditions, you can't you must not, then family member and their names).
Another one thats not too bad is the Samuels, Kings, Esther (The only book where the word God was not mentioned).
Samuel and Kings aren't too bad. Lots of interesting stories there. Especially if you read them quite carefully. Most of the Kings like David, Saul and the rest are real screw-ups. Their life ain't so rosy or happy and full of violence! :D
Sankaraland
05-02-2005, 11:20
Ever read a book called "God Knows," by Joseph Heller, which is told from David's point of view? It's good.
Bitchkitten
05-02-2005, 11:25
Leveticus. Because it's absolutely insane.
Adrian Barbeau-Bot
05-02-2005, 11:27
exodus.. now thats action packed. death galore. a good read really.
Sankaraland
05-02-2005, 11:32
exodus.. now thats action packed. death galore. a good read really.
Judges would give it some competition though.
Quarnessa
05-02-2005, 11:34
I swear by the book of the Pelleponesians.
Adrian Barbeau-Bot
05-02-2005, 11:38
Judges would give it some competition though.
really? to be honest, i havent read anything execpt half of exodus, which is why i dont ever really join any serious debates about religion.
Greedy Pig
05-02-2005, 11:43
really? to be honest, i havent read anything execpt half of exodus, which is why i dont ever really join any serious debates about religion.
Lots of Exodus is boring. Especially the laws. But the some story parts in itself is quite cool. Especially the disobedient jews! Muahahah.
Adrian Barbeau-Bot
05-02-2005, 11:47
Lots of Exodus is boring. Especially the laws. But the some story parts in itself is quite cool. Especially the disobedient jews! Muahahah.
haha, thats what i started it for.
Leveticus. Because it's absolutely insane.
Yeah I'd have to second that. All homosexuals should be executed.
The White Hats
05-02-2005, 12:17
Numbers.
It starts with a Census, segues through a To Do list and ends in several bloodbaths: the Old Testament in a handy, bite-sized chunk.
Sankaraland
05-02-2005, 12:58
I swear by the book of the Pelleponesians.
The what now?