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Summary: Know the Bible that Fits Your Beliefs
Review: Most denominations have a translation of the bible that works best for their faith. It is important to note that different translations take on different meanings to the people who read them. Ever wonder how there can be so much variation in one religion? Translation is a big factor. Here is a list of translations along with the denomination that commonly uses itCatholics-- NAS, Jerusalem Liberal Christians (Episcopal, Presbyterians, Congregationalist, ELCA Lutheran) -- NRSV, CEV, Good News (TEV) Conservative Christians (Baptist, Evangelical, Mormon, Wisconsin and Missouri Lutheran) -- King James, NIV
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Summary: Know the Bible that Fits Your Beliefs
Review: Most denominations have a translation of the bible that works best for their faith. It is important to note that different translations take on different meanings to the people who read them. Ever wonder how there can be so much variation in one religion? Translation is a big factor. Here is a list of translations along with the denomination that commonly uses it Catholics-- NAS, Jerusalem Liberal Christians (Episcopal, Presbyterians, Congregationalist, ELCA Lutheran) -- NRSV, CEV, Good News (TEV) Conservative Christians (Baptist, Evangelical, Mormon, Wisconsin and Missouri Lutheran) -- King James, NIV
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Summary: "Beautiful but bollix"-Philip Larlin
Review: The British poet Philip Larkin accurately summed up the bible in 3 words. Certainly well written, it's a nice collection of primitive myths and vaguely-historical stories. Unfortunately many uneducated people believe it is literally true. Thankfully in western Europe god has been officially dead for well over 100 years now, but even today large sectons of the great uneducated Amerikkkan public are intellectually living in the dark ages. When will American society be mature enough to follow Europe into the 20 century (let alone the 21st)?
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Summary: Easy to read and understand; Best reading of all time
Review: The Holy Bible is the book that has shaped Western Civilization for more than 2000 years, but it's often difficult to find a translation that works for the modern reader. (Can ye readeth the King James Version without thy head aching?) The New International Version and this mass market paperback make the Bible easily accessible to the modern reader. The type is a little small, and hopefully a Large Print version will be made to the average consumer.
Reading this book is essential. Even if you're an agnostic, an athesit, or what have you, the writings from Genesis to Revelation are very compelling. If you read the reviews for the King James Version elsewhere on the site, you'll see there are many who give it a poor review simply because they're atheists. But when you get down to the basic substance, the messages of the Bible, (the way people should treat one another, not judge others, try to improve themselves, love your neighbor, don't commit murder, put others' needs before your own) are really difficult to hold in contempt. Indeed, Matthew 5-7 could easily be marketed as a self-help book.
The Bible is timeless, and at least this translation and edition help the modern reader. For what it's worth, it will probably take roughly one year to read the Bible from cover to cover, but given its importance, it's worth it.
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Summary: Clearly the truth which reveals salvation through Jesus!
Review: The L.A. California authored review of this book is not only deception, but fallacy. Humanistic rationale cannot even begin to comprehend, much less scrutinize such divinely inspired truth as this. There is a reason why the Bible (NIV&similar versions) is the best selling book in the history of the world! True Christians throughout history have held the Bible as a completely infallible spiritual guide to salvation in heaven with God through belief in Jesus as Savior. The Bible, priceless in value, yet readily available for only a few dollars,is a worthwhile investment of money and reading time considering it will help lead you to eternal life!!! Enjoy!
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Summary: Serious problems with the NIV translation
Review: The NIV utilizes a thought for thought translation principle rather than the more literal word-for-word principle of versions like the NASB or KJV. If you compare the NIV to these versions or to the word-for-word translation in an interlinear, you will notice it often differs significantly. And when does, it will either be because the NIV is not translating words found in the Hebrew and Greek texts, or the NIV is adding words not found in the original texts. And even worse, these added words are not offset from the original God-inspired words by being placed in italics like the NASB and KJV do. A simple example of the former can be seen in Joshua 1:8. In this verse, the NASB has 50 words while the KJV has 48 words, but the NIV only has 30 words. You don't need to be a Hebrew scholar to figure out that the NIV has left out quite a bit here! And a simple example of added words not being indicated can be seen in 1Cor 7:9. The NIV adds the words "with passion" at the end of this verse without any indication it has done so. Altogether, there are probably thousand of added and omitted words in the NIV. To me, this indicates serious problems with the NIV. I discuss in further detail the problems with the NIV and similar versions in my book Differences Between Bible Versions.
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Summary: Fairly decent collection of short stories...
Review: This is my favourite version of the Bible. The classic King James Version is hard for many people to understand. Although it is the truest translation available I find reading it in conjunction with a NIV clears all the language difficulties people have (you also get a good lesson in olde English). Everyone should have a copy of this modern day bible. The translation is perfect for the younger Christian and older Christian alike, its important that the bible moves with the times, and as it has been translated into thousands of languages already its only fair it gets translated into modern day English. A well deserved 5 Stars. 5 Stars.
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Summary: A modern day Bible.
Review: This is my favourite version of the Bible. The classic King James Version is hard for many people to understand. Although it is the truest translation available I find reading it in conjunction with a NIV clears all the language difficulties people have (you also get a good lesson in olde English). Everyone should have a copy of this modern day bible. The translation is perfect for the younger Christian and older Christian alike, its important that the bible moves with the times, and as it has been translated into thousands of languages already its only fair it gets translated into modern day English. A well deserved 5 Stars. 5 Stars.
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Summary: Fairly decent collection of short stories...
Review: This was a fairly decent collection of short stories, but I had a problem finding any of them believable. Yes, I know they are all fiction but the authors should had made an attempt to make the stories believable. Parents should note that this collection includes stories of violent murder, rape, pillaging, incest, stealing, ect. It also glamorizes the institution of slavery and is very sexist against women. For these reasons, this collection should only be read by mature readers.
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Summary: Plain yet effective Translation
Review: What our latest account of God lacks in eloquence, it more than supplies in its accessibility to any and all readers. I would reccomend this particular scripturee to anyone newly interested in the Holy Bible.
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