{"product_id":"9781596361331","title":"Bible Translations Comparison pamphlet: Compare 20 Popular Versions of the Bible","description":"\u003cp\u003eCompare 20 Bible translations in a single glance. Discover what the translations have in common, how they differ, and which one is best for you. It’s all found in the bestselling \u003ci\u003eBible Translations Comparison\u003c\/i\u003e pamphlet that offers an easy-to-use format, full color design and glossy finish. The comparison chart displays: the name of the translation, the method of translation, sponsors, textual basis, purpose, sample verses to show the difference in wording, the year published, and much more. Some of the translations include: New Revised Standard, Amplified Bible, King James Version, The Message, among others. \u003ci\u003eSize: 8.5\"x 5.5\" unfolds to 33\" long. Fits inside most Bible covers.\u003c\/i\u003e Scholars have been translating the Bible for 2000 years and over the centuries, three primary methods of translation have evolved. The \u003ci\u003eBible Translations Comparison\u003c\/i\u003e chart helps pastors, teachers, and students of the Word understand the approach to 20 Bible translations by providing the following information: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTranslation method \u0026amp; reading level\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYear it was published\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNumber of translators who worked on the project\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSponsor of the translation version\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTextual basis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePurpose\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNoteworthy facts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSample verses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e This \u003ci\u003eBible Translations Comparison\u003c\/i\u003e fold-out chart also provides a brief glossary of key words regarding translations, as well as a diagram that explains the three most popular Greek texts used for Bible translation. The \u003ci\u003eBible Translations \u003c\/i\u003epamphlet compares the following Bible translations: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAmerican Standard Version (ASV)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAmplified Bible (AMP)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew American Standard Bible (NASB) \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRevised Standard Version (RSV)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew Revised Standard Version (NSRV) \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnglish Standard Version (ESV)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKing James Version (KJV) \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew King James Version (NKJV)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew Jerusalem Bible (NJB) \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e New American Bible (NAB)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew International Version (NIV) \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eToday's New International Version (TNIV)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGod’s Word (GW) \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHolman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew Century Version (NCV) \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew Living Translation (NLT)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew International Readers Version (NIrV) \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGood News Translation (GNT)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContemporary English Version (CEV) \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Message\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e The pamphlet’s introductory information explains why new translations continue to appear. Also provided is a brief overview of the three primary methods of translation as well as a fourth translation treatment that has evolved over the centuries. The side-by-side translations are color coded to reference the four translation treatments shown below: \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eWord-for-Word\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBalance—a process that mediates between word-for-word and thought-for-thought\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThought-for-thought\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eParaphrase—a restatement of a translation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e The \u003ci\u003eBible Translations Comparison\u003c\/i\u003e pamphlet provides a list of 13 “Important Words to Know” such as: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eApocrypha\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBiblia Hebraica\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDead Sea Scrolls\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMasoretic Text\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeptuagint\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e And the major groups of Greek manuscripts, or text types: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWestern\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLucianic\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eByzantine\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAlexandrian\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rose Publishing CA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47035552104688,"sku":"9781596361331","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781596361331_p0.jpg?v=1763813803","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781596361331","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}