Looking for Bibles

I was in a "Christian" bookstore the other day. It was an interesting experience. Towards the entrance they had knick knacks, gifts, and the "latest" books/novels prominently displayed. But that wasn't what I was looking for. I wandered toward the back. There they had a huge music section which seemed geared toward the younger crowd. Strange gimicky things hung from little posts all over the place. There was a huge poster type display for Narnia.

Anyhow, I eventually found the Bibles! Yay! Not! Huge bookcase full of NIV. Interesting marketing of some Bibles in trendy colors and finishes (for girls?). Some were in metal cases. All NIV, though.

Finally after crawling on my hands and knees in the back of the back, I found some interesting volumes by a Messianic Jew, David H. Stern, explicating the gospel from a Jewish point of view. Very educational, and I selected a few for purchase. There was one little shelf with lesser known Bible translations/versions. I was looking for some alternative, but none were suitable. I suppose I have to give up on stores and get my "fix" online.

There was a large table in the back, I suppose for people who wanted to read a bit. A group of young people came in and one of the boys exclaimed how he just loved to read the Bible! That is a fine idea, but I wonder which version he loves?

Anyhow, that group left and it was close to closing time. So I made my purchase and left. Feeling unfulfilled somehow. Disappointed. Perhaps a library with a few older volumes would help? It all seemed so "fluffy" to me. Lots of eye candy, but little substance. Seems like a true seeker would eventually choke on the "icing" getting very little "cake".

Thankfully, we have resources online, for now. I guess I'm not considered "cool" because my Bibles are not bound in hot pink leather!

Shalom,
Frances