TLDR; what version of the Bible do you use, and why?
I grew up Mormon, we used the King's James version of the Bible, along with the Book of Mormon, created by Joseph Smith, who we considered a prophet. Around the age of 16, when looking into things I really did not buy it anymore (see the CES letter if interested), and essentially became atheist.
As time went on, I've seen more and more spiritual things come into my life both personally, and through politics. Q references the bible as well. I am much more open to it now, and consider myself more agnostic. I really want to revisit this, and read it in it's entirety, but I know there are multiple versions, and I know about all sorts of BS with translations and including and excluding certain books.
So looking for advice of which version to read. If you have a suggestion, I would very much be interested in why.. Why do you hold version X above any version A, B, C.. And hey, maybe the different versions are not all that different, I don't know. I read the King James version as a kid and remember only fragments.
I think at the moment, I am most interested in reading the "Septuagint Bible", being that it is used by Orthodox Christians, which I just happen to be pulled more towards that direction. (Catholicism, to me, seems corrupted, I think the pope is evil, but I very well could be wrong about that, and even if that's true it does not mean their bible is wrong)
If you think you can save me some time in researching this, I would appreciate your insight very much. If not, then I guess I'll go with my original plan, but thanks anyways for just reading this.
Many here recommended a gentleman named Wes Huff to various Bible discussions we had over time. I found him to be excellent and a scholar on these topics. He has a discussion on bible selection, I will link below. I personally study with an older Jehovahs Witness and use the New World Translation as well as the NKJ. The study for me personally really unlocks the book and the lessons. So I keep at it from many angles and its VERY rewarding ! Good Luck on your journey !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlqh43ozuxs&pp=ygUbd2VzIGh1ZmYgd2hhdCBiaWJsZSB0byByZ
https://www.jw.org/en/