Sam Stinson
Bible (ASV) 21: Ecclesiastes (version 2)
"Ecclesiastes is a wisdom book of the Old Testament. The author represents himself as the son of David, and king over Israel in Jerusal…
Bible (ASV) NT 19: Hebrews
The Epistle to the Hebrews (abbr. Heb for citations) is one of the books in the New Testament. Though traditionally credited to the Apostle …
Bible (DRV) Apocrypha/Deuterocanon: Additions to Daniel
The Additions to Daniel comprise three chapters not found in the Hebrew/Aramaic text of Daniel. The text of these chapters is found in the G…
Bible (ASV) NT 24: 2 John
2 John is a brief yet profound letter found in the New Testament, addressing the early Christian community with essential teachings on love,…
Bible (ASV) NT 12: Colossians
Colossians is a profound letter from the Apostle Paul, addressing the early Christian community in Colossae. In this epistle, Paul emphasize…
Bible (ASV) 13: 1 Chronicles
1 Chronicles offers a detailed account of Israel's history, focusing on the reign of King David and the establishment of worship in Jerusale…
Bible (DRV) Apocrypha/Deuterocanon: Additions to Esther
An additional six chapters appear interspersed in Esther in the Septuagint, the Greek translation, which then was noted by Jerome in compili…
Bible (ASV) 30: Amos
The Book of Amos presents a powerful voice from the ancient world, offering profound insights into themes of social justice, divine judgment…
Bible (ASV) NT 11: Philippians
Philippians is a profound letter from the Apostle Paul, addressed to the early Christian community in Philippi. Written during his imprisonm…
Bible (ASV) NT 21: 1 Peter
1 Peter is a profound letter from the New Testament, traditionally attributed to Saint Peter, the apostle and bishop of Rome. Written during…
Bible (KJV) 00: Preface
The preface to the KJV Bible is fitting to read, as it reminds contemporary readers of the transitory nature of all Bible translations. The …
Shakespeare's Sonnets (version 3)
Shakespeare's Sonnets is a profound collection of 154 poems that explore the complexities of love, beauty, and the passage of time. Written …
Bible (ASV) 25: Lamentations
Lamentations is a profound exploration of grief and loss, capturing the sorrow of a people devastated by destruction. Traditionally read dur…
Bible (ASV) NT 13: 1 Thessalonians
The First Epistle to the Thessalonians, also known as the First Letter to the Thessalonians, is a book from the New Testament of the Christi…
Bible (ASV) 16: Nehemiah
Nehemiah is a pivotal book in the Hebrew Bible that chronicles the remarkable journey of Nehemiah, a Jewish leader who returns to Jerusalem …
Bible (ASV) 17: Esther
The book commences with a feast organized by Ahasuerus, initially for his court and dignitaries and afterwards for all inhabitants of Shusha…
Bible (ASV) 35: Habakkuk
Habakkuk presents a profound exploration of faith and doubt through the voice of a prophet grappling with the injustices of his time. Set ag…
Bible (DRV) Apocrypha/Deuterocanon: Book of Judith
The story revolves around Judith, a daring and beautiful widow, who is upset with her Jewish countrymen for being unwilling to engage their …
Bible (ASV) 15: Ezra
The history of the first return of exiles, in the first year of Cyrus the Great (536 B.C.), till the completion and dedication of the new Te…
Bible (ASV) 39: Malachi
Malachi (or Malachias, מַלְאָכִי, Malʾaḫi, Mál'akhî) is a book of the Bible Old Testament and Jewish Tanakh, written by the pro…