Product Description

Why are there so many different translations of the Bible? What distinguishes one from another? These are important questions considering there are dozens of different English language translations currently available to the general reader.

The Precise Parallel New Testament provides a useful foundation for answering these questions by presenting seven of the most well-known New Testament translations side by side on each page along with the original Greek text. Comparing these translations verse by verse brings to light important differences in language and interpretation among seven works based on the same original language documents.

The translations included in The Precise Parallel New Testament have all at one time been considered the most accurate versions of their eras. This volume reveals how the perception of accuracy has changed over the years. The emergence of new scholarship and the growing importance of issues such as inclusive language have forced revisions of older versions such as the King James and the Rheims. These changes have caused more contemporary translations to emerge including The New American Standard, considered the closest approximation to a word-for-word translation of the original texts, and The Amplified Bible, which reflects word for word accuracy in a different way by providing alternative translations of certain words within the text to make their meaning clearer. The Precise Parallel New Testament includes translations spanning the widest range of Christian perspectives. The Rheims and the more contemporaryNew American Bible are preferred by Catholics. The New International Version and The New American Standard present a more evangelical view in their interpretation. The New Revised Standard Version is favored by mainline Protestants for its accuracy and sensitivity to issues such as inclusive language.

This volume gives remarkable insight into the effects time and differet faith orientations have had on translation of this fundamental work. The Precise Parallel New Testament is an invaluable resource for readers with a deep interest in the study of language and the Bible. It is also an excellent reference tool for pastors and language scholars.

* Gives insight into the influences of different faiths and social views on translation of the Bible.

* Presents seven of the most well-known Bible translations side by side for comparison with the original Greek.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #645041 in Books
• Published on: 1995-03-23
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 1472 pages

Customer Reviews

Perfect For Beginning GReek Students
As a student of Beginning New Testament Greek, this book was invaluable to my learning by being able to compare the Great Translations of both old time and new time. Having this is in my collection often eliminated the need for a lexicon in the preparation of word studies and has been a continuing help in my work in the Greek Language.

Excellent for Close Study
This is a great tool for students of the Greek New Testament.
If you are a pastor and your Greek skills are falling away
this is a very good book to add to your library. The Greek
NT is included along with some historic "literal" or formal
equivalent translations. I do not agree with the choice of the
Amplified Bible, but that does not detract from the usefulness
of this resource. I find myself pulling it off the shelf when
I am preparing sermons. Another tool for preachers that is
highly recommended.

An excellent and much needed resource
Most people cannot read ancient Greek, and so have to rely on English translations of the Bible. This unfortunate, because the original Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek text is filtered through the prejudices and beliefs of the translators.

This book contains the Greek text, King James Version, Rheims Bible, New International Version, New Revised Standard Version, New American Bible, New American Standard Bible and the Amplified Bible - 8 versions of the Christian Scriptures (New Testament). This book is an absolutely invaluable resource.