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Do you think the title is suitable for the book?
Posted: 01 Aug 2019, 09:47
by ArriettyClock
I found the title an odd choice, seeing as the book is about promoting the teachings of the Old Testament in a new and modern way.
The title could be seen in two ways - firstly that by understanding the teachings in the book that people would make society better generally and hence create a great nation. However, it could also mean that only those undertaking the teachings of the Old Testament are able to create a great nation. This second version is a worrying thought, especially in current societies where religious conflict is still ripe in many countries.
This suggests to me that the title should have been thought over more and replaced with a more suitable title.
Do you think this title is suitable for the book?
Re: Do you think the title is suitable for the book?
Posted: 01 Aug 2019, 10:23
by LinaMueller
While I haven't read the book yet, the title seems pretty nice. "Thee" is very biblical.
Re: Do you think the title is suitable for the book?
Posted: 01 Aug 2019, 10:53
by eastandalchemy
When I first read the title, without having an inkling what this book was about, I thought of social studies class. I didn't realize this book was covering a religious topic until I read the description.
Re: Do you think the title is suitable for the book?
Posted: 01 Aug 2019, 11:40
by srividyag1
ArriettyClock wrote: ↑01 Aug 2019, 09:47
I found the title an odd choice, seeing as the book is about promoting the teachings of the Old Testament in a new and modern way.
The title could be seen in two ways - firstly that by understanding the teachings in the book that people would make society better generally and hence create a great nation. However, it could also mean that only those undertaking the teachings of the Old Testament are able to create a great nation. This second version is a worrying thought, especially in current societies where religious conflict is still ripe in many countries.
This suggests to me that the title should have been thought over more and replaced with a more suitable title.
Do you think this title is suitable for the book?
I get your point where you wonder if the title means that only those countries that follow the teachings of the Old Testament can be great? Every country boasts of its culture and thinks they are great. To an extent, this feeling is good. But there is a fine line between patriotism and radicalism I think. Once they start imposing their thoughts on others, being intolerant to other cultures, that is when conflict ensues...
Re: Do you think the title is suitable for the book?
Posted: 01 Aug 2019, 11:57
by Ferdinand_Otieno
srividyag1 wrote: ↑01 Aug 2019, 11:40
ArriettyClock wrote: ↑01 Aug 2019, 09:47
I found the title an odd choice, seeing as the book is about promoting the teachings of the Old Testament in a new and modern way.
The title could be seen in two ways - firstly that by understanding the teachings in the book that people would make society better generally and hence create a great nation. However, it could also mean that only those undertaking the teachings of the Old Testament are able to create a great nation. This second version is a worrying thought, especially in current societies where religious conflict is still ripe in many countries.
This suggests to me that the title should have been thought over more and replaced with a more suitable title.
Do you think this title is suitable for the book?
I get your point where you wonder if the title means that only those countries that follow the teachings of the Old Testament can be great? Every country boasts of its culture and thinks they are great. To an extent, this feeling is good. But there is a fine line between patriotism and radicalism I think. Once they start imposing their thoughts on others, being intolerant to other cultures, that is when conflict ensues...
I agree with your assessment on there being a fine line between patriotism and radicalism. It is somewhat strange that the interpretation of scripture might cause such an upheaval but also understandable considering the power of religion. The title, in my opinion, is suitable for the book because most people familiar with the Bible know when this statement was said and its meaning.
Re: Do you think the title is suitable for the book?
Posted: 01 Aug 2019, 13:18
by dorebri2020
I honestly at first thought that this would be some adaption of traditional Shakespeare. Only once I read the review did I realize that this was a Christian novel. I never really considered your viewpoints in terms of the title, but I do think that the title could definitely have been replaced.
Re: Do you think the title is suitable for the book?
Posted: 01 Aug 2019, 14:01
by Gathoni1991
Oh yes most definitely., the title is most appropriate. The title is the promise God made to Abraham, and the nation is Israel. The old testament focuses mostly on the great people of Israel.
Re: Do you think the title is suitable for the book?
Posted: 01 Aug 2019, 14:14
by Bhaskins
When I first saw the title I thought this was going to be a book about politics, not religion. I haven't finished the book yet, but I can tell you I was put off by the title. I don't care for religious readings.
Re: Do you think the title is suitable for the book?
Posted: 01 Aug 2019, 15:25
by Jsovermyer
I think it is an excellent title. This book puts the Old Testament stories about the children of Israel into chronological order. God told them he would make them a great nation. The title is a direct Biblical quote.
Re: Do you think the title is suitable for the book?
Posted: 01 Aug 2019, 17:04
by leiabutler
I don't think the title is 'unsuitable' however I don't think it adds anything to the book or put it in the most interesting light. I think perhaps it dulls the book down a little and a more lively or bold title may give the book more of that 'epic' quality.
Re: Do you think the title is suitable for the book?
Posted: 01 Aug 2019, 18:15
by Dan_Wellock
I think the title was just a bit pretentious, and made me think, “oh, yet another one of these books.” A lot of Christian themed books seem to be the same in title almost. It did seem to just be a summary of the Old Testament. I think the author should have chosen a more unique title.
Re: Do you think the title is suitable for the book?
Posted: 01 Aug 2019, 18:35
by Dan_Wellock
ArriettyClock wrote: ↑01 Aug 2019, 09:47
I found the title an odd choice, seeing as the book is about promoting the teachings of the Old Testament in a new and modern way.
The title could be seen in two ways - firstly that by understanding the teachings in the book that people would make society better generally and hence create a great nation. However, it could also mean that only those undertaking the teachings of the Old Testament are able to create a great nation. This second version is a worrying thought, especially in current societies where religious conflict is still ripe in many countries.
This suggests to me that the title should have been thought over more and replaced with a more suitable title.
Do you think this title is suitable for the book?
I actually didn’t see it in the way that your second point posed. I do see it now. There could be some confusion on the basis of what the title was about. More clarification and less of an ominous title would have been better for readers.
Re: Do you think the title is suitable for the book?
Posted: 01 Aug 2019, 22:48
by Tamorie Hargro
ArriettyClock wrote: ↑01 Aug 2019, 09:47
I found the title an odd choice, seeing as the book is about promoting the teachings of the Old Testament in a new and modern way.
The title could be seen in two ways - firstly that by understanding the teachings in the book that people would make society better generally and hence create a great nation. However, it could also mean that only those undertaking the teachings of the Old Testament are able to create a great nation. This second version is a worrying thought, especially in current societies where religious conflict is still ripe in many countries.
This suggests to me that the title should have been thought over more and replaced with a more suitable title.
Do you think this title is suitable for the book?
Honestly, I hadn't given the title much thought other than my opinion that it was very pretty and striking. But I see your point. The book is supposed to invite a modern reading of the Old Testament, however, using archaic words might weaken its message a little. However, I did notice in the book that some of that old-time language was still put into sparing use. I'd say the title does its job, allowing readers to think of a religious topic just by reading the title. At least, I did. I figured right off the bat that this was a religious novel.
Re: Do you think the title is suitable for the book?
Posted: 01 Aug 2019, 23:38
by Aditi Sapate
I can't judge if it is suitable or not but like every reader when I tried to guess what the book was about just by reading the title, I thought it might be a patriotism-related book. I came to know later that it was not so. So I do agree that the title is a little confusing.
Re: Do you think the title is suitable for the book?
Posted: 01 Aug 2019, 23:49
by MatereF
I think the title is great for the book and anyone who is familiar with the Old Testament in the Bible stories will pick it out quickly. Those who are unfamiliar might struggle a bit although the "Thee" should point them towards the Bible.