Choosing a Bible

by Sheeley, Steven M.; Nash, Robert N.

• ISBN13: 9780687052004
• ISBN10: 0687052009
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-03-01
• Publisher: Abingdon Pr

Summary

Choosing a Bible is a pocket-sized brief overview of biblical translations currently available, as well as some of the major editions of each translation. The book is intended to help readers find their way through the seeming maze of translations and editions of the Bible by providing summary descriptions that highlight important facts that should be considered when deciding which translation or edition best meets their needs.

Author Biography

Steven M. Sheeley is Associate Professor of Religion, Chair of the Division of Religion and Philosophy, and Associate Dean of the College at Shorter College, Rome, Georgia. Robert N. Nash, Jr., is Assistant Professor of Religion at Shorter College, Rome, Georgia.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 7
The Making of the English Bible	p. 9
The Old Testament	p. 9
The New Testament	p. 10
Early Translations	p. 10
The Three Canons	p. 11
The History of the English Bible	p. 12
Translating the Bible	p. 14
Figure 1: A Spectrum of Approaches to Translation	p. 17
Modern Translations: Verbal, Dynamic, and Paraphrase	p. 18
Verbal Translations	p. 19
Dynamic Translations	p. 38
Paraphrases	p. 56
Conclusion	p. 59
"Formatting" the Bible	p. 61
Study Bibles	p. 61
Specialty Bibles	p. 71
Children's and Youth Bibles	p. 80
Conclusion	p. 84
Choosing and Using a Translation	p. 85
Choosing a Translation	p. 85
Using a Translation	p. 89
Conclusion	p. 92
Abbreviations	p. 94
Index of Contemporary Bible Versions	p. 95
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