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| Holy Bible: King James Version | 
 enlarge | Author: American Bible Society
Publisher: American Bible Society
Category: Book
List Price: $9.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  33 reviews
Sales Rank: 928444
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 1124
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.4 x 1.3
ISBN: 1585161519
Dewey Decimal Number: 220
EAN: 9781585161515
ASIN: 1585161519
Publication Date: June 1, 1980
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| Customer Reviews:
 Not Kindle friendly December 28, 2008
All the reviews are based on the readability of the CEV Bible. There is no question that it is easier to read BUT no one has talked about the functionality of the CEV Bible on the Kindle. You can easily go to any book of the Bible BUT there is no way to go to a SPECIFIC verse without using the search function which is not always accurate. For example, if I typed "proverbs 8" it will lead me to the 8th chapter of proverbs. But if I type in a specific verse such as "proverbs 8:2" it will give me a "no results found" message.
For my review I would give it 4 stars for readability but I would give it 1 star for functionality on the Kindle.
 Removes intimidation December 21, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I enjoy this version because it's easy to digest and removes a lot of the "Old English" intimidation that other versions have.
Great bible to read thru first time or for kids. September 4, 2008
This bible may not be for serious study. As some other reviews point out there are some flaws with being gender neutral, even if in parts. However, this bible is intended to read easily allowed. Which it does a very good job. It is also intended to be faithful to the original meaning. Which overall it does a great job for the average bible reader. If you are in seminary you will use the KJV and original language versions for study. However, this bible should be considered for the average Christian, child or anyone new to the bible. For more serious study consider adding a KJV to your library. Only the KJV version is based on the Textus Receptus (Latin: "received text") . All new versions leave out some verses which make that particular verse or thought (concept) difficult to understand. For example check Mark 11:26 'But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.' Which is dropped in CEV and most all new translations. For a more complete list check Chick Publications, chick dot com or other online references. Again, overall this is a great bible to read and get a very good understanding of the bible old and new testament.
 Nice Intentions, But Notable Flaws July 31, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
As someone who works in a church, I have studied most of the different Bibles. The 2 I use most are the 1976 "Good News" and the 1952 "Revised Standard." I have respect for the "Living," the "New American," the "New English," the "King James," the "New King James," the "English Standard Version," the "Holman Christian Standard," and the 1941 revision of the "Douay Rheims." I don't like the NIV. The translators of the subject at hand had the good intentions of creating a Bible that was understandable by people who didn't have large vocabularies. They also wanted to make a translation that was pleasant to listen to. An especially good passage here is that "You shall not commit adultery" ("Exodus" 20:14 RSV) becomes "Be faithful in marriage" ("Exodus" 20:14 CEV). Another really well put passage is: "What will you gain if you own the whole world but destroy yourself?" ("Matthew" 6:26). There are some translations I question, but what this version suffers the most from is trying to be overly gender inclusive and politically correct. This Bible is so GI it's not only annoying, it is inaccurate. A major example is when Jesus asks the Jewish authorities where John's right to baptize came from: "...the people think that John was a prophet, and that's why we can't say that it was some human being who gave John the right to baptize" ("Matthew" 21:26). The reality is that women did not give or carry authority in this culture. You can NOT change history to make it P.C. Another major problem here is that anyone who persecutes Christ or the apostles has to be called 'they.' This is preposterous. Part of knowing Christianity is understanding why Christ clashed with the Jewish authorities , the majority of Israel's populations, and why. Because of the overly GI and PC traits of the C.E.V., I can not suggest it. If you want a beginner friendly Bible, go with the 1976 "Good News." If you want an accurate version, go with the 1952 "Revised Standard."
Holy Bible: CEV a good translation May 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is an inexpensive, good Holy Bible. It is a translation (as opposed to a paraphrase), and it is very readable. This paperback or a hardback version is a must in every library. Just keep the dust off of it, the preacher might drop by.
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