Product Description

Since its first publication in the United Kingdom in 1990, the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible has established itself as one of the finest modern translations of the biblical text ever produced. Already extensively used in theological faculties in major universities and colleges, this version is not only ideal for academic work but also lends itself perfectly to liturgical worship, group Bible study in parishes, and personal reading. The work of Anglicization has been undertaken with considerable care in Britain, with the full support, encouragement and active participation of leading academics from the USA, who were responsible for the original work of translation. By this means the foundational scholarship which undergirds the NRSV has been safeguarded, but enhanced for readers in the United Kingdom, and other countries where Brtitish usage is preferred. The changes made to the text do not impair the translation, but rather ensure that the meaning is immediately clear for the reader. This has particular implications for the use of the NRSV in public worship, where the natural flow of language is vitally important. Equally the use of unfamiliar phrases will no longer interrupt the reader's concentration in personal use, nor will such matters distract users in study groups.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #20165 in Books
• Published on: 1995-11-02
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 195 pages

Customer Reviews

No apologetics
[This review completely rewritten to be more concise]

The NRSV is a modern translation, towards the literal, word-for-word end of the spectrum - though with one exception, which is that it tries very hard to be gender neutral. One might say it tries a bit too hard in this area, though personally it's not an issue I care about.

The NRSV has two main features that I find attractive:

1. It makes little or no effort to harmonise or "smooth-out" contradictions or problems.

2. It doesn't try to (mis)translate the Old Testament for the sake of being consistent with the interpretations of it made by the New Testament authors.

Depending on your point of view, these may seem like bad things rather than features. If you want a Bible made with a more "inerrantist" philosophy, I'd recommend the English Standard Version instead. But it's my belief that the NRSV does a good job of translating the original text without distortion.

good buy
an excelent translation, beautifully produced. It has all the extra catholic, greek and slavonic books in separate sections in between the old and new testaments.

Excelent
This is an excellent translation. Its language is simple and dignified.Its a real pleasure to read.