Ever wondered why there are so many different versions of the Bible? How do you know which translation is best you, your friend, your child or teen? This handy fold-out pamphlet was created to serve as a consice yet very informational reference for understanding the history, intent, purpose behind and audience for today's most popular English Bible translations.
As is typical of Rose Publishing, this convenient little pamphlet is loaded with valuable information including:
Reading level by school grade: from formal English to contemporary word use
Describes the purpose of each translation and who sponsored the translation work
Explains which Greek and Hebrew texts were used for translation
Gives a sample verses (Matthew 4:19, and John 3:16 & 17) in each translation to compare the readability and tone
Indicates which Bibles use 'inclusive language,' 'gender neutral terms,' or include features such as the Apocrypha
Compares these facts...
Translation method
Reading Grade Level
Year of first publication
Translators
Sponsor
Textual Basis
Purpose
Notable Facts
and Sample Verses (Matthew 4:19, and John 3:16 & 17)
