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Summary: Easy Reading
Review: I teach a youth class at my church and got tired of the KJV. The kids just didn't get it. I went shopping for new Bibles for the class and narrowed the list down to the Contemporary English Version (CEV) and NLV. IMHO the CEV reads a little nicer than the NLV (the CEV was designed with just such an application in mind). But this particular edition of the NLV has a price that cannot be beaten. Being on a tight budget I opted for the NLV.The kids seem to like this version quite well and the comprehension rate is infinitely higher than with KJV. In addition, it is my understanding that it is a bit more accurate than the CEV. The only real complaint I have is that the type is extremely small. This Bible would not be good for anyone with difficulty reading small print. For a group of young kids it's not really a problem, but I wouldn't use this Bible for an adult class. But hey, what do you expect for such a low price. This Bible is a very good value.
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Summary: Pretty Good
Review: I was looking for a Life Application Bible when I found this New Living Translation. Honestly, the first thing that caught my eye was the color. The price wasn't too bad, so I decided to pick it up. If I didn't like it, I could give it away.
I agree with other reviews that it is easy to read. I also felt that in some of the passages that I was comparing in Genesis, the text is a bit compromised. However, if you or someone you know has difficulty understanding other versions of the Bible, this is a great Bible to get.
I also found that it is really useful when doing a Bible study to present a variety of versions.
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Summary: international children's bible
Review: I wish I had this Bible when I was a kid. The easy to read words help the Bible come to life for my boys 7 & 9 yrs. They very much enjoy the plain and simple English. No more asking "Mom, what does this word mean?" Most Bibles for kids are watered down or paraphrased. Not so with this one.I can follow along in my King James as the boys read, and not have to wonder which verse they are on.This Bible is right on target.
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Summary: If I'm wrong, I've lost nothing...
Review: If I'm wrong, I've lost nothing but if you are wrong, may God have mercy on your soul.
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Summary: Reads easily and accurately
Review: Some people are completely enamored with the New Living Translation, and if you are, then that's great, but I found the translation to be too simplistic. It doesn't have the sophistication of, say, the NIV, and at times it almost seems like a children's Bible. It would be good for people who don't really like to read because the words flow so easily and it isn't difficult to understand at all. As for the translation itself, it may or may not be the most accurate translation out there; I don't know. To explain: you must keep in that accuracy and precision are not quite the same thing. (I can give you a precise number of people in Washington D.C. right now--let's say 583,216--but I can't guarantee how accurate that number will be.) Precise translations are word-for-word. They don't take into account the linguistic and cultural differences involved. They tell you exactly what the authors wrote but not necessarily what they were trying to say. (Idioms, for example, are translated literally and often sound strange to our culture.) More accurate translations strive to give a literal translation when possible but make sure the idea is never lost, even if that means changing the translation to fit a more modern context. Precise translations are best for in-depth Bible study because they have less bias to them, but they should only be used if you are very familiar with the culture that produced the original manuscripts. Accurate translations are better for general study because the theology is more obvious, but there is much more opportunity for the translation to reflect the bias of its translator(s). Still, a good accurate translation should reflect the intent of the original authors, and that makes it an invaluable companion to a more precise translation. I'm not so sure the New Living Translation holds true to the intent of all its authors--especially in the more theological passages. Apparently what the translators did (I may be wrong) was to take the original Living Bible, modernize it, and compare that to the actual manuscripts to make sure it was a legitimate (if not the best) translation of the text. That's not a bad thing if you're looking for a Bible that is easy both to read and to understand. However, it IS a bad thing if you want to dig deeper into the Scriptures. So for me, the gift/award edition of this Bible is perfect. Considering this version will spend more time on the shelf than others, it's nice not to spend too much money on it. Others less interested in detailed study might be glad to make it their preferred translation. To each his own.
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Summary: Not the Best
Review: Some people are completely enamored with the New Living Translation, and if you are, then that's great, but I found the translation to be too simplistic. It doesn't have the sophistication of, say, the NIV, and at times it almost seems like a children's Bible. It would be good for people who don't really like to read because the words flow so easily and it isn't difficult to understand at all. As for the translation itself, it may or may not be the most accurate translation out there; I don't know. To explain: you must keep in that accuracy and precision are not quite the same thing. (I can give you a precise number of people in Washington D.C. right now--let's say 583,216--but I can't guarantee how accurate that number will be.) Precise translations are word-for-word. They don't take into account the linguistic and cultural differences involved. They tell you exactly what the authors wrote but not necessarily what they were trying to say. (Idioms, for example, are translated literally and often sound strange to our culture.) More accurate translations strive to give a literal translation when possible but make sure the idea is never lost, even if that means changing the translation to fit a more modern context. Precise translations are best for in-depth Bible study because they have less bias to them, but they should only be used if you are very familiar with the culture that produced the original manuscripts. Accurate translations are better for general study because the theology is more obvious, but there is much more opportunity for the translation to reflect the bias of its translator(s). Still, a good accurate translation should reflect the intent of the original authors, and that makes it an invaluable companion to a more precise translation. I'm not so sure the New Living Translation holds true to the intent of all its authors--especially in the more theological passages. Apparently what the translators did (I may be wrong) was to take the original Living Bible, modernize it, and compare that to the actual manuscripts to make sure it was a legitimate (if not the best) translation of the text. That's not a bad thing if you're looking for a Bible that is easy both to read and to understand. However, it IS a bad thing if you want to dig deeper into the Scriptures. So for me, the gift/award edition of this Bible is perfect. Considering this version will spend more time on the shelf than others, it's nice not to spend too much money on it. Others less interested in detailed study might be glad to make it their preferred translation. To each his own.
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Summary: Easy to read, but it compromises the text in some areas
Review: The New Living Translation of the Bible is loved by many for its readability, yet it does have it's problems. While it is more faithful to the text than its predecessor, there are areas where the translators speculate regarding the true text. This is fine on occasion, but there are areas where the NLT actually stretches the text. For instance, in the narrative of Jacob and Leah, Leah's biggest fault was that she had "pretty eyes." While the meaning of this phrase is difficult in Hebrew, the meaning is clearly NOT the one set forth in the NLT. On the whole, it tends to be faithful to the Greek and Hebrew while being easy to read. Would recommend this for those unfamiliar with the Bible.
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Summary: Reads easily and accurately
Review: This a most likeable translation. The English reads with the same ease as a daily paper or magazine. It is also very accurate; precision is not sacrificed to style. I was surprised at how much I am enjoying using this translation. I am used to high toned translations such as the Revised Standard Version. I am using this on a daily basis and recommend it to others.
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Summary: better than expected...
Review: This book was better than I expected. It takes whats in the bible and explains it in detail. Which I really did appreciate. Excellant to get and give as a gift. This was honestly an enjoyable read.
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Summary: Easy to comprehend
Review: This is what I was looking for all of my life. Language I could relate to. I am not a scholar so I think any one can truly understand this wording....Thank God, I never thought it was meant to be hard to understand God and this makes it easy.
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