Holy Bible: Comparative Study Bible, Revised

by Anonymous

Four popular translations in one convenient volume * NIV, King James Version, NASB Updated, and Amplified side-by-side * A powerful resource for studying God's word * Clear, easy-to-read print When you don't want to lose anything in the translation, the Comparative Study Bible is a tool that lets you explore all the rich nuances and shades of meaning in the Bible text without having to learn the original biblical languages. It sets four popular translations side-by-side for you to compare and the trustworthiness and versatility of the New International Version, the time-honored authority of the King James Version, the word-for-word accuracy of the New American Standard Bible, Updated Edition, and the scholarly detail of the Amplified Bible. Passages and verses from the four versions are aligned in parallel columns on facing pages for ease of study. Each translation offers insight on different facets of meaning in the text, giving you the benefit of the work of different groups of scholars to help you understand and interpret the Bible for yourself. The Amplified Bible helps you take your study a step further, offering a format that gives you access to the shades of meaning in the original Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic. A valuable resource for gaining insight into scriptural truths, the Comparative Study Bible helps you compare translations at a glance and is an excellent resource for in-depth Bible study. Bringing New Meaning To Your Bible Study Features Each two-page spread contains a complete Scripture portion from these New International Version King James Version New American Standard Bible, Updated Amplified Bible Double-column format 8-point type You don't have to take a Greek or Hebrew class to enjoy the benefits of understanding the nuances and meanings of biblical words and phrases. The Comparative Study Bible brings four popular translations together into one convenient volume. Featuring the bestselling New International version, the classic King James Version, the 1995 New American Standard Bible, Updated, and the Amplified Bible, this parallel Bible helps you compare and contrast the strengths of four of the most trusted translations. And the special features of the Amplified Bible help you unlock the original meaning of key words and phrases. When you want to study the Bible in depth, comparing different Bible translations helps you discover the different nuances of meaning in the text. The translation committees for each Bible version chose different ways of translating the original Scripture texts into English. By comparing them, you can get a more complete understanding of what the original writers intended without having to learn Hebrew, Aramaic, or Greek. Emphasizing the importance of the words the original writers used, as well as their context, the Comparative Study Bible gives you access to translations that allow you to read the Bible without commentary, yet enables you to compare key words that expand on what the text is saying. The word-for-word translations of the King James Version and the New American Standard Bible, Updated, let you see English rendering of the words the original Bible authors used, while the New International Version represents the best balance of word-for-word and thought-for-thought translation, communicating the meaning more clearly to modern readers. And the Amplified Bible's unique system of punctuation, italics, and references helps you take your study a step further, allowing you to unlock subtle shades of meaning found in the original languages. The Comparative Study Bible offers easy access to four distinctive translations in clear, easy-to-read print. Comparative Study Bible New International Today's bestselling translation, offering a unique combination of scholarly accuracy and easy readability. The balance of word-for-word and thought-for-thought approach to translation allows today's r

Genres: Reference, Christian, Religion, Christianity

3264 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1966

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Reviews

[Jeff Moore]

Useful all of the time. Side by side comparisons help a lot.

[Tim · Rating 5 out of 5]

First, a comment: I find it amusing that Goodreads will only allow "anonymous" as the author. Those who follow Christ know the Author.
This is my "Sunday" Bible. I find it helpful to be able to get a better understanding when needed, by being able to look over at 3 other versions of His Word. Especially the Amplified Edition. ;o)

[Nicholas · Rating 5 out of 5]

For K-nez. Strong characters and believable conflicts. Really takes off in the New Testament. Narrators could be called into question, and the prose is sometimes a little too flowery. Ultimately a strong ending. Will definitely read it again. A must read.

[Angela Dolbear · Rating 5 out of 5]

I happened across a leather bound edition (I have a hardcover copy already) at a local used book store and snapped it up and use it as my bring-to-church Bible, and beyond. I love having the ability to read four different translations of a verse, right there on the spot. Very helpful!

[D.L. Teamor · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've used this so much over the past 15 or 16 years that I've had to have it restitched and recovered twice! It's so very easy to preach from because I am able to give the text (typically KJV) and a, "plain language" version right along with it. Very convenient.

[Michael · Rating 3 out of 5]

The NIV, KJV and NASB are too similar to be worth the extra weight of the book.

[Jbyanbroz142 · Rating 5 out of 5]

learning daily, will probably read and study this book for the rest of my life.

[Jason · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent tool that challenges the semantics and syntax of dynamic vs formal equivalence translation issues. So much easier to have four comparative columns bound in one book. Amazing!!

[Clara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, what more do I need to say? We read it in 90 days!