Bibliotheca Volume II: The Latter Prophets

Bibliotheca #2

by Adam Lewis Greene (Designer)

Newly Edited Bibliotheca Edition based on KJV 1611 and ASV 1901.

Genres: Christian

559 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2016

Reviews

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Similar thoughts to my review for the first volume with the added benefit that the formatting alone (no chapter/verse breaks, standard long lines instead of columns) made the works of prophecy/poetry way more readable.

[Kevin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Again, I feel sheepish "reviewing" the Bible but I have to say I am really enjoying Bibliotheca. Just a joy to hold and handle. They lay flat and are easy on the eyes. It was interesting to read the latter prophets in the second volume but once I got into a rhythm it was fine. I had to remind myself of the background of some of the lesser know prophets but in reading in large chunks without interruptions like verses, notes, etc. you begin to see the more natural style and syntax of the texts; a collection of oracles. And you see the pattern of YAWH calling his people to faithfulness and to a return to the land but the suffering of punishment that will come first as a result of their idolatry and straying. You can feel the tension that is there in the New Testament as well; will God be faithful and rescue his people.

[Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bibliotheca really shines in poetry. The translation is as beautiful as the pages. An excellent reading experience. The only criticism I have is that I would have added more section breaks. There are points here and there where the author clearly transitions from one thing to another, but the formatting doesn't reflect the change. This isn't really a huge deal, but it does mean that certain sections go on for 25-30 pages when a more manageable 15-20 would have been more natural.

[Corey Burton · Rating 5 out of 5]

"As I live I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live..." After reading "The Five Books and The Former Prophets" and "The Latter Prophets," I have a new admiration for the lessons told there. One of my favorite takeaways is the following: "Have we not all one father? Has not one God created us? Why do we deal treacherously every man against his brother?" I will say, it's interesting how "justice" nowadays has been made to mean "peace".... Read up - there's more to it than society has led us to believe.

Again, I love Bibliotheca for putting the Bible in a format that is easier to read. My energy is spent solely on the text, and not the distractions.

[CJ Bowen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful layout, translation is just unique enough to pique interest without being distracting.

[Charles Snoddy · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book is beautiful, but the writings in this volume are BORING.