[HPforGrownups] OT Bible versions and deaths

[lrcjestes]

No: HPFGUIDX 1486

>In this vein, may I ask
> everyone something?  OT, but this group seems the best to ask.  Can
> anyone recommend a bible that's translated from the original
> Aramaic?  I absolutely don't want a King James version, that big old
> chauvinist (not just midwives, ALL women, grrr).  I once had a book
> catalog, maybe B&N, that had bibles like this, but I didn't buy one
> then, and can't recall the title, translator, etc.  Anyone?
>

If you are wanting somethin that is easy to find, The New International
Version (abbreviated NIV) was translated in the 1970's
to early 1980's I think from the greek and hebrew texts and is a much easier
read than the King James as it is more modern english.  If you get a study
bible it also has a lot of footnotes for possible alternative translations
and further clarifications of the language.

> I've been figuring the 'big' death will be Dumble.  The hints about
> how 'old' he's been looking seems to be leading to this.  Of course,
> that could be JKR diverting us, as usual.  How about Arthur Weasley?
> That would be devastating for the Weasley's, taking away the family's
> father and breadwinner.  Would his death 'half-crucify' JKR, though?
> Probably not.  I'm sticking with Dumble.

That would be my guess....but I was thinking that that would be
later...Lupin and Sirius are always possible...although the loss of Sirius
would be devastating to me....alternatively...I'd watch out for Bill
Weasley, who took on a bigger role in GoF

carole