The Toolman reads the Bible

It is never too late to start reading the Bible.

Tim Allen, who played Tim “The Toolman” Taylor” in the hit television series, “Home Improvement,” announced on X last night that he recently began reading the Bible for the first time. Over 1.5 million X users saw his post.

In his tweet (is that still the name for a post on X?), Allen said he’s reading the Jerusalem Bible. In case you’re wondering about the Jerusalem Bible, it is an English translation of the Bible that was first published in 1966. Here are some key points about it:

• Translation Style: The Jerusalem Bible often uses more contemporary language than some older translations, making it accessible to modern readers.

• Influence: It was translated under the general editorship of Alexander Jones, with contributions from a team of scholars from the Dominican Biblical School in Jerusalem, known as the École Biblique.

• Footnotes and Commentary: One of its distinctive features is the extensive footnotes and introductions to books, which provide historical, cultural, and theological context.

• Catholic Orientation: While the Jerusalem Bible is used by various Christian denominations, it was initially produced with a Catholic perspective, which influences some of its translations and notes, particularly in areas where Catholic and Protestant interpretations differ.

• Influence: The Jerusalem Bible has been used in various liturgical settings and its translation has also been the basis for other versions, like the New Jerusalem Bible (NJB), which is an updated version published in 1985.

• Criticism: Some critics argue that its language, while poetic, can sometimes be less literal than other translations, which might affect theological interpretations in certain passages.

What Bible do you read? Mine is a Christian Standard Bible (CSB): Tony Evans Study Bible.