Japanese/English New Testament

Rating:
Summary: Formal versus Normal
Review: I bought this Japanese Bible for a Japanese friend. Her English would be considered "Intermediate". After reading part of Matthew she told me the Japanese is of the older, more formal style. She sometimes had to refer to the English to understand the Japanese (remember: she is Japanese). I read part of the English and it is excellent for someone who is learning English.
The Japanese Scripture translation should have been a simpler one.

Rating:
Summary: Formal versus Normal
Review: I bought this Japanese Bible for a Japanese friend. Her English would be considered "Intermediate". After reading part of Matthew she told me the Japanese is of the older, more formal style. She sometimes had to refer to the English to understand the Japanese (remember: she is Japanese). I read part of the English and it is excellent for someone who is learning English.
The Japanese Scripture translation should have been a simpler one.

Rating:
Summary: You'll have to wait a year for this one...
Review: While the Bible is a great book (hence the 5 stars), it does not take anywhere near 1-3 weeks. I'd give it no stars for shipping/receiving time. I ordered this book in December and have yet to receive it. I keep getting notices saying it's being delayed. I am not to receive it until at the latest Feb 19. That's 2 months after the order date. Consider this if you're thinking about buying this book from Amazon.