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This hardcover plain-text Bible offers readers the clear and understandable New Living Translation along with special features such as a 33-page topical verse finder, 8 pages of full-color maps, and a presentation page--all at an affordable price. This edition has a two-column layout with generous margins and font size, providing a comfortable reading experience.
Hardcover, 2057 pages
Published
July 1st 2004
(first published July 1st 1902)
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I am always reading this. When the year ends, I just begin again. God is the most important part of my life. Without Him there is nothing.
I grew up reading the King James Version ("KJV") of the Bible. A few years ago I laughed at modern Bible translations. "They don't even come close to the historic and poetic language of the KJV," I would argue.
That was until I actually picked up the New Living Translation ("NLT") and read the whole thing. It was refreshing! I could actually understand the Bible! I especially enjoyed the NLT's thought-for-thought translation. This is important because many phrases used in Hebrew hundreds of year ...more
That was until I actually picked up the New Living Translation ("NLT") and read the whole thing. It was refreshing! I could actually understand the Bible! I especially enjoyed the NLT's thought-for-thought translation. This is important because many phrases used in Hebrew hundreds of year ...more
Feb 12, 2008
Laurelle
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it was amazing
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
everyone
Okay, this book will never leave my "currently reading" list at all. This book, the Bible, is a book that I need each day ~ without it I cannot live life. It is the breathe of God and bread of my life, without it, I am lost!!
Dec 26, 2018
Jenny Baker
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really liked it
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review of another edition
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2018,
religion-spirituality
I finished! This is my first time reading the entire Bible!
The idea of reading it intimidated me, because I worried that I wouldn’t understand it. I decided that I was being a coward and that nobody fully understands it the first time. I love the daily readings format in the print book and the Audible narration. It made my year of Bible reading less daunting. If this is your first time reading the Bible, I recommend this version and suggest you do your own read-along as I did.
By the way, my ra ...more
The idea of reading it intimidated me, because I worried that I wouldn’t understand it. I decided that I was being a coward and that nobody fully understands it the first time. I love the daily readings format in the print book and the Audible narration. It made my year of Bible reading less daunting. If this is your first time reading the Bible, I recommend this version and suggest you do your own read-along as I did.
By the way, my ra ...more
i love the fresh, modern language of this version. The Word comes alive for me :) i'm studying the book of philippians at the moment and although short, it is packed from beginning to end with spiritual food. my favorite passage today, and one i've been meditating on is, "...you are holy and blameless as you stand before God, without a single fault. But you must continue to believe this truth and stand firmly in it." How many times do we try to earn God's love and favor by our own works and good
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I loved the chronological sorting of the historical accounts! As someone who has read through the Bible 10 times or more, this approach gave me new insights into the different viewpoints and therefore the writers themselves (and, of course, the Author), when there are two or more accounts of the same subject matter. The Kings of Judah and Israel have often fascinated me and this Bible version will help me immensely on my Excel chart of them (yes, I know that's really nerdy!). The Gospels display
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It's funny to think one can write a review on the Bible. To me, this is not a normal book. It keeps me grounded, reminds me to treat others well, to live a life pleasing to God, and most importantly, reminds me of how very much God loves me even when I am at my worst. This is a book that gives me peace. No matter what is going on in my life or how chaotic my world seems, I can open this book, spend some time with God, and feel totally refreshed with a calmness that is unexplainable.
If you've eve ...more
If you've eve ...more
This book isn't completely anonymous. It was God's Word, breathed from Him to the disciples, to the followers. So while the person is unknown, it is God's Word through them.
Best Book Ever. No one else can beat it. Nothing else can replace it.
I am currently using this in the ESV version. The layout of this is dated for every day of the year, though not by the year, so it can be used year after year. It is broken into Old Testament, New Testament, Psalms, Proverbs, for the reading. At the end of the year, one has covered the entire Bible. It is extremely fulfilling to use for a daily routine, especially to begin one's day. My preferred version is the English Standard Version, as it is quite an accurate translation from the Greek. The
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For the past couple of months, I've made my way through the NLT Bible in rather an unorthdox order. I read the Gospels late last year, and Acts early this year. I picked it up again at Joshua and read through to the end of the Old Testament. Then I went back and read Genesis through Deuteronomy, and then I read the Epistles and Revelation.
Despite having attended a somewhat religious school (and studied Religious Studies as an option in high school), I was reading a lot of the books for the firs ...more
Despite having attended a somewhat religious school (and studied Religious Studies as an option in high school), I was reading a lot of the books for the firs ...more
Dec 11, 2012
Shirley Scurlock
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it was amazing
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“The Everyday matters Bible for Women” has a beautifully designed cover. The cheerful, colorful design is sure to be any ladies delight. In comparison to the normal black leather Bible we all love and appreciate, it’s appearance is sure to be an attraction for many young women.
The introduction to each Bible book is informative and well written. I personally enjoyed the devotionals I found throughout the Bible. Each devotional is well written, with many contributors adding their voice to make thi ...more
The introduction to each Bible book is informative and well written. I personally enjoyed the devotionals I found throughout the Bible. Each devotional is well written, with many contributors adding their voice to make thi ...more
This has really been a one year project, starting January, 2011. I feel like I really was inspired and have a true sense of accomplishment. This book made it possible for me to read the entire Bible in one year, very easy to read an Old Testament, New Testament, Psalm and Proverb selection for that day every night before going to bed. Highly recommend.
An accurate and understandable translation of the New Testament. This is one of the best translations out there, easy to read and very compelling.
Because there are not six stars.
I do have to say, the language in this New Living Translation feels a little trying-to-hard at times. The message is the same, but in the translators attempt to be hip it comes off a bit silly in it's wording. I'd probably have preferred NIV or NAS, but it was a gift and it's still God's word and a great discipline, encouragement and reminder of His truths each day.
Read it in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009 and again in 2010. Fantastic way to keep daily focus. Might try a different translati ...more
Read it in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009 and again in 2010. Fantastic way to keep daily focus. Might try a different translati ...more
I started this in 1998, and haven't stopped. How can I when its mercies are new every morning? Each consecutive reading, I see something that I wasn't mature enough to understand the year before. I recommend this as the start of your day with an empty journal and enough ink to respond. It will change your life!
Enjoying the NLT as a fresh, easy-to-read translation; a little bit less interpreted-for-me than The Message. Because it's a dynamic-equivalence rather than word-for-word translation, it isn't so good for detailed study of individual verses.
There are bibles and there is bibles that are different from the rest.
If you like devotionals as I do but like the two-in-one kind. Then In His Image devotional bible is the answer.
Tyndale is best known for their bibles and devotionals. I have two of the ONE YEAR devotionals. Each new bible that this book publisher comes out tends to be always unique, there are specialty bibles meant for kids, teenagers, for Moms, for busy dads.
So what is this bible for, what sets it apart from the other bibles ...more
If you like devotionals as I do but like the two-in-one kind. Then In His Image devotional bible is the answer.
Tyndale is best known for their bibles and devotionals. I have two of the ONE YEAR devotionals. Each new bible that this book publisher comes out tends to be always unique, there are specialty bibles meant for kids, teenagers, for Moms, for busy dads.
So what is this bible for, what sets it apart from the other bibles ...more
This Bible is written in the New Living Translation (NLT) which makes it very simple to understand. There are also footnotes at the bottom of the pages to help clarify passages even more. Also within the books and chapters, you will find articles to help us understand how these stories still apply to us today. For me this not only helps in understanding the message but also allows the stories to become more real and help me achieve the connection I am looking for.
Everyday Matters Bible for Women ...more
Everyday Matters Bible for Women ...more
Though I am continually studying the Bible, I have read through it actually twice, both times it was with this translation. First time was when the first edition came out and the second time was with the current or second edition. This is not paraphrased but an English translation from Hebrew and Greek texts. This translation is contemporary, stylish and acutely accurate. Elements such as weights and measures, money, dates and times etc. are described in modern terms, Some phrases are translated
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Officially my 3rd time reading the entire bible in a year. My 2nd time reading the NLT version which I relate to the easiest with minor checking older translations. I technically did the plan using the YouVersion bible plan. Smartphones has made this a lot easier.
On to my review. The bible is one of the best books to read. Its filled with drama, action, and most importantly it is a love book. Its massive in size which is why a one a day in a year plan is a great approach. Its amazing what you c ...more
On to my review. The bible is one of the best books to read. Its filled with drama, action, and most importantly it is a love book. Its massive in size which is why a one a day in a year plan is a great approach. Its amazing what you c ...more
4: Finally read the bible cover to cover. It was fascinating and incredibly boring at the same time. Boring because it is incredibly repetitive (God makes an insanely long and complex list of rules for his chosen people, chosen people break the rules and get killed/enslaved, chosen people apologize and start following the rules again, god kills the enemy of the chosen people). It is fascinating because this is a book that has had an immense impact on human history, yet it is disjointed, boring,
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I got this book in the Kindle version. This worked perfectly for me as I was able to finish reading through the entire Bible, in Chronological order, in a year. The NLT is a good compromise between being easy to read, but still accurate. Reading the Bible in chronological order was very helpful at times, for example when David sinned, the reader then can immediately read his Psalm about his repentance.
Once again, I am attempting to read the Bible through in one year. Hoping that this way will allow me to be more successful than in past years where I just started in Genesis and went straight forward, winding down in Numbers and quitting.
Reading it on my iBooks for my quiet time and family readings. Refreshing for my soul, food for thought fresh every day.
Best way to read the bible. Fantastic way to spend time with God on a daily basis.
Mar 25, 2011
Adrienna
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it was amazing
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review of another edition
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spiritual-nonfiction
Started on January 1st (online version) and will end hopefully December 31st.
Two years ago, I read the book format via NIV version. I enjoyed NLT better this year.
Two years ago, I read the book format via NIV version. I enjoyed NLT better this year.
I made a New Year's Resolution at the start of this year to read the Bible for myself because I was tired of people saying, "Well the Bible says..." as a defense to do something terrible. I'm very glad I did this.
It’s no surprise that this was my favorite book of 2018. Almost every day included a passage that reminded me a favorite hymn and/or portion of the liturgy. It also kept me grounded as I walked beside two loved ones facing life-altering crises this past year. I will definitely be reading the one year chronological Bible in 2019.
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