Does anybody here know of any good, no BS study resources for the Bible and the Quran?

Edit: Study resources as in commentaries, books, research, annotated versions etc.

        • dreamy@quokk.auOPEnglish
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          6 days ago

          BS as in for example claiming that the “knocking star” in the Quran was Muhammad knowing about pulsars, or that Zechariah 9:9 was a fulfilled messianic prophecy because Jesus rode a donkey. I’m an atheist myself, I just want to learn more about theology.

          • n3m37h@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
            3·
            6 days ago

            There’s better fictional literature out there. Learn about Middle Earth instead, much more beneficial to humanity lmfao

  • HubertManne@piefed.socialEnglish
    3·
    6 days ago

    I mean the skeptics annotated books are great but they usually are around logical fallacies or just horrible things. Honestly the only reason I have read as much of the bible as I have is due to having to and I can’t imagine reading it now outside of looking up a few things I remember. Tried to do the koran on my own but its like a throwback to the old testament and just a chore.

  • CombatWombat@feddit.onlineEnglish
    2·
    6 days ago

    I enjoyed Thomas Sheehan’s course at Stanford on the historical Jesus. It’s a little pro-Christian, but I think does a relatively good job of sticking to the historical account. I also enjoyed Alger’s translation and commentary on Genesis.

  • imahappyguy@lemmy.worldEnglish
    33·
    6 days ago

    The best resource is yourself. Pick up some history books and religious studies books and read through the spiritual books. It’s not hard.

    Edit: not trying to be rude, but encouraging. It’s easy to learn!

    • dreamy@quokk.auOPEnglish
      43·
      6 days ago

      What history books? What religious studies books? That is what I’m asking for.

      • imahappyguy@lemmy.worldEnglish
        32·
        6 days ago

        Well, I didn’t suggest any, because I was not quite sure what you were looking for. I am a Christian, so I inherently cannot recommend anything to you in good conscious as my texts are more than likely, biased toward my beliefs. I can if you’d like, but I thought that was not what you were looking for.

        Honestly, just reach out to a local university professor. Send them an e-mail and ask your questions. They will have more adequate resources than I could ever give you. Same with a local library!

        Have a great day!