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Summary: Best Study Bible Available
Review: This has been the finest Study Bible I have ever used. It is the closest to a literal translation of the original Hebrew text I have ever seen. It has helped tremendously in understanding difficult passages. It also makes use of the Dead Sea Scrolls. I have given a copy of this Bible to every member of my congregation. Sincerly, Pastor Richard Mayer
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Summary: This Bible has what others are missing
Review: This is a great bible. The main reason I love this bible is because of the inclusion of Ben Sira's, Ecclisiasticus. Sira writes in simple to read parables that apply for all people of all societies for all ages. Unbelievable!
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Summary: A fine Bible translation
Review: This is a remarkably good translation coming from the Catholic church though I am a convinced Reformed Christian. It is clear and readable. God's name is also rendered as a proper name rather than as a title. The Standard Edition is especially good since the size is just right, it is a sturdy hardcover, and does not contain the liberal notes and outlines of other editions. The husk of the old NJB editions has been removed and the kernel of the NJB translation comes through as a magnificent rendering of the word of God.
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Summary: An excellent study bible
Review: This is an excellent resource for anyone interested in a detailed bible study. While the translation itself is good and very readable, it is not a literal translation. The real strength of the NJB lies in the extensive introductions, the notes, and numerous cross-references keyed to most verses. I would recommend this over the "readers version" which abbreviates the study notes and introductory material.
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Summary: Beautiful
Review: This is the loveliest of translations I have read. It reads with a beautiful flow, bringing peace and serenity to the reader. This version of the bible very naturally draws the reader into the text, making the scriptures very understandable and enlightening. I am thrilled to have found this gift.
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Summary: One of the Top 10 Bible Versions
Review: This masterpiece should grace the shelves of any Christian, no matter what stripe. I am not Catholic, but I am constantly referring to my edition of this Bible, as I find it more accurate than many others. A little known fact is that this Bible has retained some of the original readings prior to the changes made by the Sopherim (out of a misguided reverence). Compare Habakkuk 1:12 in the NJB with that in the New American Standard Bible to see what I mean. Restoring the Divine Name Yahweh to the OT text is a definite plus, and few Bible versions have had the courage to do this, but this again goes back to a misguided reverence, and perhaps an unhealthy fear of a sagging bottom line. Thank you for providing this majestic piece of work.
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Summary: Literary purposes only
Review: This translation is great for literary purposes only. The only problem is that it's translated from Hewbrew/Greek to French to English. There's a good chance of mistraslation and errors in the book. For those who are buying it, remember that it should not be used as a study text. If you want a study text, NASB or NKJV is good to check out.
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Summary: All the Catholics should read this book!
Review: This translation is very faithful to the original manuscripts. Even the apocryphal books have a good translation. Nobody can read this Bible and after this still remaining Catholic. The translation of the inspired books is so good that the presence of the apocryphal ones doesn't get to confuse the correct understanding of the Word of God. You don't need to worry with the presence of the apocryphal books in that Bible. Its presence there helps to see the great difference between the men's work and God's work. The difference between them and the inspired books is gigantic. That Bible is an excellent instrument to preach God's Word to Catholics. The existence of that Bible is a hope for many Catholic. Maybe they can know the same God introduced through the Bible.
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Summary: Very Anti-Semitic and filled with replacement theology!
Review: This version is a very poor translation. The commentary as well as the translation are suspect at best. I cannot imagine anyone wasting their time or money on this one. It deserves zero stars for its errancy and replacement theology. Stick to a NASB version, it is much more reliable in its translation and understood meaning.
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Summary: Perhaps the best Study Bible and translation
Review: When I bought this Bible, I was amazed. I have quite a variety of versions from the NIV to the NASB. However, this ranks near the top of my list. The NJB is not too liberal, nor is it too fundamentalist conservative. It is even-handed and the notes, maps, and references are second to none, perhaps only to the NIV study Bible. The translation is clear and fairly poetic. As an evangelical scholarly Christian whose pursuit of God's truth is never finished, the NJB is a treasured Bible indeed.
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