25 Mar 09
Originally posted by PalynkaTrue. Come to think of it, probably every Bible I've ever seen says "Holy Bible" on the front, so I'm not actually sure what Starrman means. Perhaps all books have equally weird titles đ.
Yes, but that's probably because Latin was used during mass long after common use of Latin disappeared. The words "biblia sacra" probably meant nothing to the common person beyond the label value. In that sense, that the label was adjusted to something more economical isn't that surprising.
Many people still use "Holy Book" or, in my language, "Biblia Sagrada".
25 Mar 09
Originally posted by StarrmanI recall you nominating the Bible for 'worst book' in much the same few words in some forgotten thread.
On the contrary, in this particular instance it was not without purpose. The notion of calling a book 'book' is a pretty poor idea.
However, I do admit to usually scorning first and asking questions later...
I don't know what the criteria for 'bad' and 'weird' book titles are, to be honest.
25 Mar 09
Within certain circles is just cool to mock the Bible, regardless if there's a reason or not.
Personally, I think a bad title for a book would be if it would prevent potential readers from opening it, since the most important part of a book is what is inside.
For example, "Wet & Wild" would be a bad title for an astronomy book... unless it would hook into astronomy an audience who otherwise would never get near to that part of science!
25 Mar 09
Originally posted by Bosse de NageAhh, I vaguely remember that. I'm pretty sure it was intended to be somewhat ironic. Besides, as a raving atheist, I'm actually less raving and more atheist these days.
I recall you nominating the Bible for 'worst book' in much the same few words in some forgotten thread.
I don't know what the criteria for 'bad' and 'weird' book titles are, to be honest.
25 Mar 09
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Originally posted by Bosse de NageYou can pass through them by empathising with the Kübler-Ross phases of a dying hypothetical deity.
What are the degrees of atheism?
(And I suppose you can know what they are by empathising with someone's empathy with the deity, etc.)
(This recursion actually circles back on itself, in what Darv might call a Nietzsche-around.)
25 Mar 09
Originally posted by sonhouseCulture Warrior - bill o'reilly
So back to bad titles, what about that famous book
"Hole in the mattress" by Mr Completely?
even though I thought the book was interesting, I thought the title was a bit weird.
I mean, what does the word "culture warrior" mean anyway? (if you don't know anything about the book).
26 Mar 09
Originally posted by StarrmanIt's not called "book" the title would be "The Book", as it is still refered to.
On the contrary, in this particular instance it was not without purpose. The notion of calling a book 'book' is a pretty poor idea.
However, I do admit to usually scorning first and asking questions later...
26 Mar 09
Originally posted by ChronicLeakySounds like being forced to read Heidegger.
You can pass through them by empathising with the Kübler-Ross phases of a dying hypothetical deity.
(And I suppose you can know what they are by empathising with someone's empathy with the deity, etc.)
(This recursion actually circles back on itself, in what Darv might call a Nietzsche-around.)
Do you know Robert Frost's poem "The Secret Sits"? The full horror of its political implications is jangling my nerves.
26 Mar 09
Originally posted by ChronicLeakyMy bible says "The Student Bible" on the front. Not sure why...
Come to think of it, probably every Bible I've ever seen says "Holy Bible" on the front.
"The Book of Heroic Failures" by Steve Pile, the then-president of the Not Terribly Good Club of Great Britain. He was subsequently ousted from the club after the runaway success of his book...
26 Mar 09
Originally posted by SwlabrWhat about 'Jewish Sports Hero's"? It's quick read....
My bible says "The Student Bible" on the front. Not sure why...
"The Book of Heroic Failures" by Steve Pile, the then-president of the Not Terribly Good Club of Great Britain. He was subsequently ousted from the club after the runaway success of his book...