In <pWAuj.642$kI4.611@trnddc05>, Tony on laptop wrote:
> I have tried the "Sword", and it only has 2 working versions
> but only KJV is complete or works fully on my computer?
> And no basic search functions?
Since reading this discussion, I've installed KJV, ALT (NT only) and ASV
into MacSword. Searching within them seems to work fine. The first time
it does a search, expect it to take its time indexing. I've also
installed two Hungarian language versions: the New which I might be able
to read and the Karoli which is too archaic for me to read, but it's what
people quote.
NIV doesn't seem to be available. I suspect it is a copyright issue. I
keep on meaning to pick up a printed NIV, since I think that that is a
good compromise in terms of translation for modern purposes, but always
forget. I've got print KJV and "Good News" (ASV) as well as a complete
children's bible for my daughter. She still finds Greek mythology far
more interesting and exciting than Hebrew mythology, though.[1] There is
also a Hungarian print version somewhere in the house, but I haven't seen
it for a while.[2]
I got a brand new print copy of the Book of Mormon from two nice young men
who stopped by the house last Saturday. I was exceedingly polite and
respectful. I asked them to tell the story to my daughter. She has heard
us tell of people who consider personal revelation a legitimate source of
knowledge, but this was the first time she heard it first hand.
-j
Notes:
[1] I've been trying to pique her interest in various ways. When she
saw a Simpson's episode titled "Simpson and Delilah" I tried to tell
her the story behind that allusion, but she would have none of it.
My best bet so far was to use the hook of the song about the five
constipated men in the five books of Moses. For those who don't
know the song: the first constipated man was Cain, he wasn't able;
the second was Moses, he took the tablets; 3rd, Balaam, he couldn't
move his ass; Sampson, he brought the house down; Solomon, he sat
for forty years.
[2] I'll start another thread about home library apps.
--
Jeffrey Goldberg
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