Bible Translations Comparison (Compare 20 Bible Translations)

Compare 20 Bible translations in a single glance. Discover what the translations have in common, how they differ, and which one is best for you. It's all found in the bestsellingBible Translations Comparisonpamphlet that offers an easy-to-use format, full color design and glossy finish. The comparison chart displays: the name of the translation, the method of translation, sponsors, textual basis, purpose, sample verses to show the difference in wording, the year published, and much more. Some of the translations include: New Revised Standard, Amplified Bible, King James Version, The Message, among others.Size: 8.5"x 5.5" unfolds to 33" long. Fits inside most Bible covers. Scholars have been translating the Bible for 2000 years and over the centuries, three primary methods of translation have evolved. TheBible Translations Comparisonchart helps pastors, teachers, and students of the Word understand the approach to 20 Bible translations by providing the following information: Translation method & reading level Year it was published Number of translators who worked on the project Sponsor of the translation version Textual basis Purpose Noteworthy facts Sample verses ThisBible Translations Comparisonfold-out chart also provides a brief glossary of key words regarding translations, as well as a diagram that explains the three most popular Greek texts used for Bible translation. TheBible Translationspamphlet compares the following Bible translations: American Standard Version (ASV) Amplified Bible (AMP) New American Standard Bible (NASB) Revised Standard Version (RSV) New Revised Standard Version (NSRV) English Standard Version (ESV) King James Version (KJV) New King James Version (NKJV) New Jerusalem Bible (NJB) New American Bible (NAB) New International Version (NIV) Today's New International Version (TNIV) God's Word (GW) Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) New Century Version (NCV) New Living Translation (NLT) New International Readers Version (NIrV) Good News Translation (GNT) Contemporary English Version (CEV) The Message The pamphlet's introductory information explains why new translations continue to appear. Also provided is a brief overview of the three primary methods of translation as well as a fourth translation treatment that has evolved over the centuries. The side-by-side translations are color coded to reference the four translation treatments shown below: Word-for-Word Balance-a process that mediates between word-for-word and thought-for-thought Thought-for-thought Paraphrase-a restatement of a translation TheBible Translations Comparisonpamphlet pRose Publishing Staff is the author of 'Bible Translations Comparison (Compare 20 Bible Translations)', published 2006 under ISBN 9781596361331 and ISBN 1596361336.