The Precise Parallel New Testament: Greek Text; King James Version; Rheims Bible; New International Version; New Revised Standard Version; American Standard Bible; Amplified Bible

Kohlenberger, John R., III

ISBN 10: 0195284127 / ISBN 13: 9780195284126

Published by Oxford University Press, Oxford and New York, 1995

About this Item

Octavo. xli, 1429 pages. Hardcover bound in burnt sienna cloth. Light wear to the binding. A sound copy with secure inner hinges. Prior owner's signature on the front flyleaf. Text is clean. Appears to be a First Edition with the number line on the copyright page beginning with "1".

Seller Inventory # 056558

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Precise Parallel New Testament: Greek Text; King James Version; Rheims Bible; New International Version; New Revised Standard Version; American Standard Bible; Amplified Bible
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, Oxford and New York
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195284127
• ISBN 13: 9780195284126
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Seller catalogs:
  • Languages
  • New Testament Studies

About this title

Synopsis

The Precise Parallel New Testament presents 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.