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Gudjonsson · 11-28-2007, 08:15 AM

I will be going to the United States next month, to Minneapolis/St. Paul. If anyone is from there, could you tell me where I should go to find interesting books that relate to biblical criticism and history. (not many available here "in the land of ice and snow")

These are the sort of books I am looking for:
The Dead Sea Scrolls Bible: The Oldest Known Bible Translated for the First Time into English
The New Jerome Biblical Commentary
The Bible Unearthed
Anything by Burton Mack
The Book of Psalms: A Translation with Commentary (By Robert Alter)

Diogenes the Cynic · 11-28-2007, 08:57 AM

I'd suggest just going to Barnes & Noble to start with. There are several in the Twin Cities area. I go to the one at Har Mar Mall a lot and I've found most of the books you mention there. I've bought The Bible Unearthed and Burton Mack's Who wrote the New Testament? there and the only book on your list that I'm unsure if I've seen in stock is the Alter book.

They can also order most anything you want. I would suggest calling ahead to one of the locations in my link, giving them the list of books you want and asking them if they can have them available for you to pick up next month. They would probably have most of them in stock already.

Diogenes the Cynic · 11-28-2007, 09:02 AM

My link apparently doesn't work directly. Go here. Type in Minneapolis, Mn., and you will get the results page I tried to link to the first time.

BriAnna · 11-28-2007, 09:04 AM

I keep reading this as buying boobs in minneapolis..

there are some great used book stores on lake st

Gudjonsson · 11-28-2007, 09:49 AM

Thank you Diogenes the Cynic!

The problem with buying books via Amazon is that due to shipping, taxes and tariffs etc, the price doubles or triples, so I was hoping I could use the trip to buy some books (Seems to be no problem. I am not used to bookstores having any selection of books on these matters, so I wasn't sure if they would be found easily.)

I guess Barnes & Noble are going to profit from my visit. (At Har Mar Mall, I guess)

Equinox · 11-28-2007, 01:44 PM

You can call ahead to make sure they order what you want and have it in stock - just explain your situation. Also, you may enjoy some books by Ehrman. I'd recommend "the orthodox corruption of scripture" above the much more popular and more simple "misquoting Jesus". They cover the same stuff, but TOCOS is much more detailed. "Lost Christianities" is also good, or "Jesus: apocalyptic prophet of the new millenium".

Have a fun trip-

Equinox

-Jay- · 11-28-2007, 04:17 PM

Barnes & Noble, or Borders. There's an area NW of Minneapolis called Maple Grove that's got a nice Borders (and a fair number of good restaurants).

As an aside, there's some great eating in the Cities, if you get a chance. There's a Cuban place called Babalu's on, I think, Washington Street, and a great Japanese place called Origami in the same area.

regards,

NinJay

BriAnna · 11-28-2007, 04:20 PM

there is a "good earth" restaurant near the Barnes and noble some where in roseville.

Gudjonsson · 11-29-2007, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Equinox

I'd recommend "the orthodox corruption of scripture" above the much more popular and more simple "misquoting Jesus". They cover the same stuff, but TOCOS is much more detailed.

Have a fun trip-

Equinox

TOCOS sounds good! And thanks!

BriAnna and NinJay, thanks for the "where to eat" tips!

dog-on · 11-29-2007, 01:47 AM

For the Euro Traveler:

There is a HUGH American Mall in this area...Mall of the America's, I believe.

A favorite shopping destination for KLM employees, or so I am told...

11-28-2007, 08:15 AM	#1
Gudjonsson Regular Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Akureyri, Iceland. Posts: 104	Buying books in Minneapolis/St. Paul I will be going to the United States next month, to Minneapolis/St. Paul. If anyone is from there, could you tell me where I should go to find interesting books that relate to biblical criticism and history. (not many available here "in the land of ice and snow") These are the sort of books I am looking for: The Dead Sea Scrolls Bible: The Oldest Known Bible Translated for the First Time into English The New Jerome Biblical Commentary The Bible Unearthed Anything by Burton Mack The Book of Psalms: A Translation with Commentary (By Robert Alter)

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11-28-2007, 08:57 AM	#2
Diogenes the Cynic Moderator - Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota Posts: 4,639	I'd suggest just going to Barnes & Noble to start with. There are several in the Twin Cities area. I go to the one at Har Mar Mall a lot and I've found most of the books you mention there. I've bought The Bible Unearthed and Burton Mack's Who wrote the New Testament? there and the only book on your list that I'm unsure if I've seen in stock is the Alter book. They can also order most anything you want. I would suggest calling ahead to one of the locations in my link, giving them the list of books you want and asking them if they can have them available for you to pick up next month. They would probably have most of them in stock already.

11-28-2007, 09:02 AM	#3
Diogenes the Cynic Moderator - Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota Posts: 4,639	My link apparently doesn't work directly. Go here. Type in Minneapolis, Mn., and you will get the results page I tried to link to the first time.

11-28-2007, 09:04 AM	#4
BriAnna Contributor Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Banished to WI Posts: 12,634	I keep reading this as buying boobs in minneapolis.. there are some great used book stores on lake st

11-28-2007, 09:49 AM	#5
Gudjonsson Regular Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Akureyri, Iceland. Posts: 104	Thank you Diogenes the Cynic! The problem with buying books via Amazon is that due to shipping, taxes and tariffs etc, the price doubles or triples, so I was hoping I could use the trip to buy some books (Seems to be no problem. I am not used to bookstores having any selection of books on these matters, so I wasn't sure if they would be found easily.) I guess Barnes & Noble are going to profit from my visit. (At Har Mar Mall, I guess)

11-28-2007, 01:44 PM	#6
Equinox Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 897	You can call ahead to make sure they order what you want and have it in stock - just explain your situation. Also, you may enjoy some books by Ehrman. I'd recommend "the orthodox corruption of scripture" above the much more popular and more simple "misquoting Jesus". They cover the same stuff, but TOCOS is much more detailed. "Lost Christianities" is also good, or "Jesus: apocalyptic prophet of the new millenium". Have a fun trip- Equinox

11-28-2007, 04:17 PM	#7
-Jay- Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Eastern U.S. Posts: 4,157	Barnes & Noble, or Borders. There's an area NW of Minneapolis called Maple Grove that's got a nice Borders (and a fair number of good restaurants). As an aside, there's some great eating in the Cities, if you get a chance. There's a Cuban place called Babalu's on, I think, Washington Street, and a great Japanese place called Origami in the same area. regards, NinJay

11-28-2007, 04:20 PM	#8
BriAnna Contributor Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Banished to WI Posts: 12,634	there is a "good earth" restaurant near the Barnes and noble some where in roseville.

11-29-2007, 01:47 AM	#10
dog-on Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,397	For the Euro Traveler: There is a HUGH American Mall in this area...Mall of the America's, I believe. A favorite shopping destination for KLM employees, or so I am told...

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