The Inclusive Language Bible

The Inclusive Language Bible: 500 Key Passages of Scripture

A fresh, new inclusive-language translation for the twenty-first century, The Inclusive Language Bible uses inclusive language for humankind and for anonymous individuals (including anonymous characters in most parables), and also for God, Lord, the Holy Spirit, the eternal Christ, and the eternal Word. The result is generally imperceptible, unless specifically pointed out - and the result is a text that works for everyone: a text without distraction, and a text without the negative effect of the constant repetition of the default male pronoun.

‘The Spirit of Truth will come to you, and guide you into all truth; honouring me, by taking what is mine, and making it known to you; disclosing to you the things that are to come. All that the Father has is mine; and the Spirit of Truth will take what is mine, and make it known to you.’ (John 16.13-15)

NRSV uses eight male pronouns for the Holy Spirit in those three short verses. NIV uses eleven. This far into the 21st century, default-male pronouns are distracting, inappropriate, and even harmful. The Inclusive Language Bible demonstrates that they are entirely unnecessary.

Jesus takes he/him pronouns, and the Father-Son metaphor within the Trinity is retained; that conversation is left for the pulpit and the bible study, rather than being attempted in the text itself. The result is a text that can be used in any and every situation.

With many more contemporary features for accessibility and inclusivity, The Inclusive Language Bible sets a pioneering new standard for inclusive English-language translation. Originally developed as Sunday Scriptures for Reading Aloud, already in use in hundreds of churches, this edition of The Inclusive Language Bible is now offered by popular demand for private use at home, and for all occasions that demand a translation of the scriptures that is accessible to all.

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