Tag Archives: CEV

Subjectively Evaluating, Well, Stuff

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Henry Neufeld

J. K. Gayle links to me in a post regarding the notion of “canon.” There’s a good discussion going in the comments as well. Let me note in passing that the label “personal canon” grates on me a bit. Let … Continue reading →

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NLT for Academic Study

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Henry Neufeld

Chris Heard asked via Twitter whether the NLT was suitable for academic study.  T. C. Robinson has given an answer: Concluding thoughts: The NLT, New Living Translation, is simply too loose to be considered a serious academic Bible. While I have some sympathy … Continue reading →

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Psalm 50:3 in The Message

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Henry Neufeld

One of my criticisms of The Message is that it tends to blunt the force of many scriptures, making them more palatable than they are.  Now don’t get the idea that I’m a critic of The Message in general.  In … Continue reading →

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Comparing Study Bible Introductions to Luke

Posted on September 8, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

A few weeks ago I began looking at the new NLT Study Bible, and indicated that I would use it and then comment as I went along rather than writing a review as such. Introductory Comments Since I’m looking at … Continue reading →

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What is the Best Bible Version?

Posted on June 28, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

There a teacher’s saying that there are no bad questions, except the ones you don’t ask. There’s another saying that says that once you know the right question, the right answer will follow. As with many one liners, these two … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Acts 17:26

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

Yesterday I blogged about the HCSB of Acts 17:26, and in particular the portion that reads something like “made of one ______”. The KJV reads “blood” which is one of the textual variants, while the HCSB says “man” which apparently … Continue reading →

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Dynamic Range: Breaking Bread and the Eucharist

Posted on April 8, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

This post is based on Acts 2:42 and 46. In the NLT of Acts 2:42 the phrase breaking of bread, admittedly a bit less than meaningful in modern English, is translated as sharing in the Lord’s supper. The NRSV reads … Continue reading →

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Reading from the NIrV

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

The New International Reader’s Version never got much traction, especially here in the United States, but I do have a copy, and I chose to do my lectionary reading from it this morning. That kind of reading is helpful in … Continue reading →

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Isaiah 49:2 – Mouths and Sharp Swords

Posted on January 20, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

One basis I use for comparing Bible translations is the way in which idioms are handled. It’s difficult to measure this precisely, because you have to consider several things: Is the idiom as used comprehensible to modern readers? Does it … Continue reading →

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The New Interpreter’s Study Bible

Posted on January 10, 2008 by Henry Neufeld

I have my stable of study Bibles that I regularly consult and recommend to students. Three key ones are The Learning Bible (CEV) [TLB], the Oxford Study Bible (REB), and the New Oxford Annotated Bible (NRSV). Though I don’t use … Continue reading →

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