Product Description

This devotional Bible is ideal for anyone who wants to read the Bible in the order the events actually happened. It not only gets readers through the Bible in a year, it also arranges it in chronological order. Helpful dating information is also included. The One Year Chronological Bible will give readers a fresh look at the Bible this year.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #252135 in Books
• Published on: 2000-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 1504 pages

Customer Reviews

Good Things and Bad Things
I have been reading this Bible (The New Living Translation) for the last year, so I wanted to write a review while it was still fresh in my mind. This format / translation definitely its pros and cons, at least for me.

The format itself was good in the sense that it didn't leave you wondering when things were happening and in what order they happened. It mixed the records and genealogies of Chronicles and Kings in with other books such as Isaiah and Jeremiah so that it was fairly easy to follow or figure out who the kings and prophets were at any given time. This also had the advantage of mixing it up enough so that you don't spend a day's worth of reading totally on genealogy or population and tribe records. Sometimes different books in the Bible have basically the same records at the same time, and so occasionally you end up with two identical paragraphs, one after the other (this is true especially with Kings and Chronicles, but there are also similar passages in each Gospel). The identical or similar passages can be good because reading the same thing twice will help it to sink in, but it can also be frustrating. Also, the whole thing reads like one large book and it is difficult to become familiar with any particular book in the Bible because of the constant switching back and forth.

The translation itself was not my personal favorite, but it did occasionally provide some insight for me. Generally, it was very simple (I worried maybe too simple?) and would probably make for a good Bible for someone who just wants a basic overview of the Bible vs someone who wants to spend a significant amount of time in study. I do like the fact that I have it around for cross-referencing, though. Here are a couple of examples of psalms, the first of which I liked and the second of which probably being my least favorite translation in this Bible:

Psalm 143:8 - Let me hear of your unfailing love to me in the morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I have come to you in prayer.

Psalm 73:7 - These fat cats have everything their hearts could ever wish for!

The "fat cats" I found to be the exception rather than the rule, but it still irked me nonetheless. Overall, I think the experience of reading this Bible was worth it and it is always good to have extra translations to check difficult sections or verses. If you want a Bible that is easy to read and has a well-structured, simple plan, this is a good choice. If all you want is a plan, bibleinayear.org or McCheyne's calendar (available online, do a Google search) are also excellent (and free) resources.

A must way to read the Bible
This is a great way to read and comprehend the Bible. This Bible layout REALLY helps the reader understand the historical context of the Bible -- especially in the Old Testament -- much better than the traditional layout. Plus, it helps for speedier reading, as it groups similar passages together (such as 1 & 2 Kings and 1 & 2 Chronicles; the synoptic gospels). Also, the New Living Translation is a translation that's excellent for American English language speakers and learners (much easier to read and recite than the sometimes difficult, uncommon grammar, sentence-structure and words of the New International Version). All people serious about learning the Bible, the history of God's revelation and the movement of His people, should get this item!

Great way to jump into the bible!
This is the first bible I've been able to read cover to cover. The one year bibles are great. I wouldn't have been able to keep up if the dates weren't printed right on the page. It's a lot different then just using a one year guide with a regular bible. I received this Bible as a gift, and I highly recommend it as a gift to new believers or those struggling to read their bibles daily. The chronological layout and beautiful New Living translation makes reading the old testament much easier to understand for new believers.