In the English language?
A lot of the good stuff is lost to the material eye.
There are pretty serious discrepancies in "The Bible", and that which is plainly stated is taken in orthogonality due to assumptions and suggestions. If you want to read the NT, you have to reprogram your brain to find the actual message.
Perhaps try "Russian History Viewed through Distorted Mirrors" by Levashov. I don't make claims to the accuracy of its information (nor do I make claims of its inaccuracy), but it's something that might open your mind.
[–] BowlOfWeedies 1 point 0 points 1 point (+1|-1) ago
Start with the Bible.
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[–] BowlOfWeedies ago (edited ago)
Most people, I think, will say to start in John. Personally I would say starting in any of the Gospels is a good start, Mathew, Mark, Luke or John. I understand why John though, it tells a completely different narrative style than the other 3. Focus on the New Testament first, and when you get through that, I would start reading the Old Testament with the New Testament as your guide to help understand it. Church Bible study is a great way to get over some stumbling blocks. God Bless!
EDIT: Within the context of the submission, I would say especially re-read Acts, all about soul-winning and the jews attacking them for doing so. Titus has great rebukes of the jews as well. And my current favorite because of the compactness of the message portrayed with so much information is Galatians.
[–] wanderingblade 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago (edited ago)
Start with the greatest story never told