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Summary:
Features include:
*NIV Bible text with poetry displayed as verse *translators’ footnotes throughout *NIV Bible Guide containing:
Bible at a glance;
Land and people of the Bible;
Well-known events in Jesus’ life;
Plan of the Bible. *Black and white Bible maps *Blue leatherette binding with silver blocking *The pagination matches that of all the other editions in the Popular range, as well as the NIV Lectern Bibles.
About the Author:
Published over 21 years ago, the NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION has become the world's best-selling contemporary Bible translation. More than 100 scholars worked for 15 years to complete it. Their main concern is that the NIV is faithful to the original languages while producing a clear, beautifully written and dignified translation suitable for private and public use.
Sponsored by the International Bible Society.
Reviews:
'Undoubtedly the most readable accurate translation of the Bible currently in English.' The Rev. Dr Michael Green, Adiver in Evangelism to 'What is most satisfying about it [the NIV] is its combination of fidelity to the original text with felicitous English language.' John Stott, Rector Emeritus of All Souls Church, L 'Over the past 21 years the NIV has established itself as one of the most widely used and appreciated modern versions of the Bible. The quality of its translation richly deserves this wide recognition and I hope that it will continue to be of equal benefit to many more people in the years to come.' The Most Revd and Right Honourable The Lord Archbi |
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