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A Brief History of the King James Bible A Brief History of the King James Bible
A Brief History of the King James Bible- The background of this version, including the principles that guided the translators. Excerpted from "A Brief History of English Bible Translations," by Dr. Laurence M. Vance. ...
Bible Version Comparison Chart Bible Version Comparison Chart
Bible Version Comparison Chart- A table which lists 300 verses that have been changed from the King James Version in the seven most popular versions. ...
Topical Bible Version Comparison Charts Topical Bible Version Comparison Charts
Topical Bible Version Comparison Charts- The first of three pages of charts comparing verses from five versions which relate to theological concepts, such as sin, sanctification, justification, the second coming, the jud ...
An Orthodox Critique of Bible Translations An Orthodox Critique of Bible Translations
An Orthodox Critique of Bible Translations- A critique following the lineage from the Wycliffe Bible: the KJV, the RV, the RSV, the NKJV and the NRSV. ...
English Translations of the Bible English Translations of the Bible
English Translations of the Bible- Comments of various English translations of the Bible by Prof. Felix Just, S.J. of the University of San Francisco. Includes dates and types of translations and a chart of revisions of ...
Spirit and Truth.org: Translations Spirit and Truth.org: Translations
Spirit and Truth.org: Translations- Answers questions about various Bible translations from a conservative perspective. ...
A View of the Versions A View of the Versions
A View of the Versions- Al Maxey explores the strengths and weaknesses of seven widely-used English versions. ...
Innvista: Scripture Versions Innvista: Scripture Versions
Innvista: Scripture Versions- Each version has a brief description and history. Sample passages are listed in order to compare different translations. ...
Why So Many Bible Translations? Why So Many Bible Translations?
Why So Many Bible Translations?- Article by Rev. Dale A. Robbins, that explains the purpose and background of many of the different Bible translations. ...
Translations of the Bible into English Translations of the Bible into English
Translations of the Bible into English- A survey of common translations, their advantages and drawbacks by Disciples of Christ pastor, Ken Collins. ...
Bible Versions Discussion Board Bible Versions Discussion Board
Bible Versions Discussion Board- Threads for discussion of the relative merits of various versions and the meaning of passages. ...
Bible Version Selection Tool Bible Version Selection Tool
Bible Version Selection Tool- Online tool with a series of questions about translation issues, preferences, and styles which will recommend a Bible version. ...
Matthias Media: How Close Are We to the Bible? Matthias Media: How Close Are We to the Bible?
Matthias Media: How Close Are We to the Bible?- A review of Bible translation principles with comparisons between the English Standard Version and the New International Version. ...
Christianity Today: The English Standard Version Christianity Today: The English Standard Version
Christianity Today: The English Standard Version- Review article by English teacher Kathleen Nielson. ...
Official Website of the English Standard Version Bible Official Website of the English Standard Version Bible
Official Website of the English Standard Version Bible- This site has links to translation philosophy, history and names of translators. ...
The English Standard Version (ESV) The English Standard Version (ESV)
The English Standard Version (ESV)- This site gives some of the history as well as a comparison between the ESV and other versions in about a dozen verses. ...
English Standard Version English Standard Version
English Standard Version- A Wikipedia article on the history, translation philosophy and a bit of criticism of the ESV ...
English Standard Version English Standard Version
English Standard Version- This site gives some of the history and compares the ESV with the RSV in Romans 1-3 and some of the Old Testament prophecies. ...
The English Standard Version The English Standard Version
The English Standard Version- A review of the ESV with some history, translation information, strengths and some suggested improvements. ...
English Translations of the Bible English Translations of the Bible
English Translations of the Bible- This site includes short definitions of formal correspondence translations, dynamically equivalent translations and paraphrases. ...
Dynamic and Formal Equivalence Dynamic and Formal Equivalence
Dynamic and Formal Equivalence- A short Wikipedia article on the definition of these terms and a few examples. ...
Theories of the Translation Process Theories of the Translation Process
Theories of the Translation Process- Article on Bible translation by Bruce Metzger. ...
Persistent Problems Confronting Bible Translators Persistent Problems Confronting Bible Translators
Persistent Problems Confronting Bible Translators- Bruce Metzger discusses a number of problems, such as variant readings, word meanings, text punctuation, transliteration and stylistic problems ...
Bible Translations Differences Bible Translations Differences
Bible Translations Differences- An online book critical of dynamic equivalence translation and supporting literal translation. ...
We Really Do Need Another Bible Translation We Really Do Need Another Bible Translation
We Really Do Need Another Bible Translation- An article on difficulties with dynamic or functional equivalent translations, ending with a plea for a more direct interpretation. ...
Translation Theory Translation Theory
Translation Theory- Compares formal and dynamic equivalence and discusses some semantic theory. ...
Bible Translation: Why, What and How? Bible Translation: Why, What and How?
Bible Translation: Why, What and How?- This paper discusses reasons for different translations, a classification of modern versions, the method of translation employed in different versions and a chart showing the theolo ...
Comparing Translations: Textual Criticism and Interpretation Comparing Translations: Textual Criticism and Interpretation
Comparing Translations: Textual Criticism and Interpretation- Discusses textual criticism (lower criticism) and principles of interpretation which affect translations of the Bible. ...
Bible Versions and Types - Literal, Free, and Dynamic Bible Versions and Types - Literal, Free, and Dynamic
Bible Versions and Types - Literal, Free, and Dynamic- Compares different Bible translations (literal, free and dynamic, with examples) and Bible types (students, reference, chronological, etc.) ...
Dogs, Urine, and Bible Translations Dogs, Urine, and Bible Translations
Dogs, Urine, and Bible Translations- This short article shows a continuum of translation methods (formal, dynamic and paraphrase) showing where the major versions lie on that continuum. The article also has a few illustr ...
New American Standard Bible New American Standard Bible
New American Standard Bible- A Wikipedia article on the NASB discussing its history and translation philosophy. ...
New American Standard Bible New American Standard Bible
New American Standard Bible- A short article on the background and history and the literal translation method used in this version. ...
New American Standard Bible New American Standard Bible
New American Standard Bible- Translation principles used in translating the NASB and a list of the translators. ...
New American Standard Bible New American Standard Bible
New American Standard Bible- A brief comparison of the updated 1995 version with the original NASB of 1971. ...
The New American Standard Version Exposed! The New American Standard Version Exposed!
The New American Standard Version Exposed!- A critique of the manuscripts used and the footnotes added. There is also a list of words and phrases which differ from the KJV or are omitted entirely. ...
In Discordance with Scripture In Discordance with Scripture
In Discordance with Scripture- A book review on the battle for the RSV. ...
Version Information: New American Standard Bible Version Information: New American Standard Bible
Version Information: New American Standard Bible- Summary of this 1995 version which attempts to preserve the literal accuracy of the 1901 ASV and to render grammar and terminology in contemporary English. ...
New English Translation (NET) Bible New English Translation (NET) Bible
New English Translation (NET) Bible- New translation of the Bible featuring translator notes to help the reader see the decisions made in the translation process. ...
Biblical Studies Foundation: Bible.org Biblical Studies Foundation: Bible.org
Biblical Studies Foundation: Bible.org- Home of the New English Translation (NET Bible). Includes translator notes to make clear interpretive decisions inherent in the process of translation. ...
Wikipedia: New English Translation Wikipedia: New English Translation
Wikipedia: New English Translation- History and purpose. ...
After Eden After Eden
After Eden- Weekly cartoons reflecting on God, creation, sin, and salvation. ...
The New Revised Standard Version The New Revised Standard Version
The New Revised Standard Version- Background on this Bible translation and its predecessor, the Revised Standard Version. ...
History of the World English Bible History of the World English Bible
History of the World English Bible- A history of the project by Michael Johnson. ...
New English Translation of the Septuagint (NETS) New English Translation of the Septuagint (NETS)
New English Translation of the Septuagint (NETS)- Official site. Project information and resources including the entire translation available in PDF format by book. ...
The International Organization for Septuagint and Cognate Studies (IOSCS) The International Organization for Septuagint and Cognate Studies (IOSCS)
The International Organization for Septuagint and Cognate Studies (IOSCS)- Non-profit organization that sponsored the project to produce the New English Translation of the Septuagint. Membership information, bulletin, an ...
Translation Manual Translation Manual
Translation Manual- NETS translation procedures document by Albert Pietersma. ...
New International Version Bible Official Resource Center New International Version Bible Official Resource Center
New International Version Bible Official Resource Center- The Biblica translated and publishes this version and provides background about the translation plus the complete text of the NIV scriptures online. ...
Bible Researcher: New King James Version Bible Researcher: New King James Version
Bible Researcher: New King James Version- Brief review and description with a list of its translators and excerpts from the Preface. ...
The NKJV: A Deadly Translation The NKJV: A Deadly Translation
The NKJV: A Deadly Translation- 16-point criticism of the New King James Version. ...
Wikipedia: New King James Version Wikipedia: New King James Version
Wikipedia: New King James Version- Purpose, origin, and criticisms. ...

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