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Seek Find: The Bible for All People (Contemporary English Version)
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Published by the American Bible Society, a translation of the Bible for contemporary readers combines historical and scholarly resources with modern, unambiguous language designed to be read aloud and easily understood. Simultaneous. |
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Pages 1725
Dimensions: Length: 1.75" Width: 5.25" Height: 7.25"
Weight: 2.05 lbs.
Binding Softcover
Release Date Oct 1, 2006
Publisher Penguin Group USA
ISBN 0399153977
EAN 9780399153976
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Bible Binding: Paper, Flush Cut
Color: Full Color
Point/Type Size: 8.50
Version: CEV
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 | Extremely Good Translation for Kids and Adults Dec 15, 2006 |
| The CEV is an extremely good translation in contemporarly English that ranks with the very best ever done (while not a Greek scholar, I know enough to tell for myself that it is very faithful to the Greek text). It's simple, clear and direct language that avoids traditonal religious vocabulary makes it an excellent choice for children and adults, particularly those who were not raised in a church. I bought this large print edition for my kids. Whether I'm reading to them or them to me, it's nice to get through an entire passage without having to constantly re-translate "church English" terms. While it's a hefty volume in this edition, the larger print makes it easier for little readers to cope with -- not to mention those of us older folk with imperfect eyesight. | | | | Modern without being slangy Dec 2, 2006 |
Although the Contemporary English Version (CEV) has been around for over a decade, Putnam's new setting does a lot to give this book special appeal. The compact paperback and hardback editions are easy-to-read and will fit nicely into anyone's backpack (eliminating two excuses for leaving your Bible at home). While the translation may seem a little "vanilla" next to Peterson's "The Message", it is modern (no "begats") without trying to be overly clever. In fact, I have often found Peterson's effort to bring the Bible "up to date" a little off-putting because he forces so many anachronisms upon the reader. The CEV is very direct and clear. It's a reliable translation made directly from the original languages by a team of professional scholars. As a translation, it is receiving recognition worldwide, even in parts of the world where English is not the first or most official language (Africa, the Philippines, etc.). It's a great translation to give to someone learning English because it reads the way native English-speakers really speak.
The introductions to the books of the Bible, brand new to this edition, are concise, non-sectarian, and provide just enough helpful information to get you oriented to any book. Putnam's editions also have a Word List, and helps on how to read the Bible, finding famous passages, and finding help in the Bible. Regretably, no maps. And this edition does not have the Deuterocanonicals/Apocrypa, those books revered by Catholics and Eastern Orthodox Christians, but ignored or neglected by most Protestant denominations. Perhaps an edition with these features will be coming out later (hint, hint, Putnam). | | | Write your own review about Seek Find: The Bible for All People (Contemporary English Version)
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