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| Holy Bible: Contemporary English Version | 
 enlarge | Publisher: American Bible Society
Category: Book
List Price: $11.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 14713
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 1567
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.3
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.4
ISBN: 1585161616
EAN: 9781585161614
ASIN: 1585161616
Publication Date: June 1, 2000
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| Customer Reviews:
What a joy it is to finally read (and understand) the Bible! August 6, 2007
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
I've always felt bad that I'd never been able to understand most of the verses I'd read in the Bible. If not for how many of the verses were explained and broken down in church sermons, I'd really be clueless. Several times I tried to read the KJV of the Bible verse by verse on my own, but was never really able to absorb all that I read because the language would frustrate me. Needless to say, I picked it up several times, read a little, scratched my head, then put it down. It always left me feeling confused, and I often questioned my level of intelligence -- ugh! In my quest to find a Bible I could understand, I found this. I can now understand the verses of the Bible as I read them; the events read and flow like a captivating story. I bought copies and gave them to my children to encourage them to read the Bible. Now I look forward to reading the Bible, instead of feeling like I'd been given an impossible reading assignment by my college instructor.
Contemporary English Version - a good modern translation June 7, 2007
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
There are many translations and paraphrases of the Holy Bible available, and there are four times as many English words in use today as in the time of the King James Version of the Bible. Yet, many young readers today have a very limited grasp of the English language, and they are certainly focused on today's language.
The Holy Bible: Contemporary English Version is a good modern translation for youth and for many adults. It is certainly better to use a translation instead of a paraphrase such as the Living Bible.
 Great study tool May 26, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
The CEV is a great translation to use alongside the NASB and KJV. It helps to bring understanding to hard to understand words and phrases. Check it out with your favorite verses and see if you would not agree.
The Bible in language I understand May 15, 2007
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
During Easter,I heard my pastor reading from a Bible that I found easy to understand and comprehend. I found out from him later that he was reading from the Contemporary English Version. I immediately purchased the version and have since found a new enthusiasm toward my personal Bible study.
Excellent for the Everyday Person August 2, 2006
22 out of 25 found this review helpful
Many times I have tried to read the King James version of the Bible just to stop because I couldn't comprehend what I was reading. This Contemporary version is so easy to understand. It is like reading a regular book. I can read quickly and understand everything. It has helped me renew my faith and helped me with my sobriety. I recommend this to anyone who wants to feel closer to God.
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