Directory of Comparisons Resources

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This category will offer reviews, evaluations, and comparisons of Bible translations.

Resources in This Category

• A View of the Versions

  http://www.zianet.com/maxey/versions.htm
  Al Maxey explores the strengths and weaknesses of seven widely-used English versions.

• An Orthodox Critique of Bible Translations

  http://www.holy-trinity.org/liturgics/nrsv.html
  A critique following the lineage from the Wycliffe Bible: the KJV, the RV, the RSV, the NKJV and the NRSV.

• Bible Version Comparison Chart

  http://www.av1611.org/biblecom.html
  A table which lists 300 verses that have been changed from the King James Version in the seven most popular versions.

• Bible Version Selection Tool

  http://mybibleversion.com/
  Online tool with a series of questions about translation issues, preferences, and styles which will recommend a Bible version.

• Bible Versions Discussion Board

  http://bibleversiondiscussionboard.yuku.com/
  Threads for discussion of the relative merits of various versions and the meaning of passages.

• English Translations of the Bible

  http://catholic-resources.org/Bible/English_Translations.htm
  Comments of various English translations of the Bible by Prof. Felix Just, S.J. of the University of San Francisco. Includes dates and types of translations and a chart of revisions of translations.

• Innvista: Scripture Versions

  http://www.innvista.com/culture/religion/bible/versions/
  Each version has a brief description and history. Sample passages are listed in order to compare different translations.

• Spirit and Truth.org: Translations

  http://www.spiritandtruth.org/questions/translations.htm
  Answers questions about various Bible translations from a conservative perspective.

• Topical Bible Version Comparison Charts

  http://www.seekgod.ca/chart3.htm
  The first of three pages of charts comparing verses from five versions which relate to theological concepts, such as sin, sanctification, justification, the second coming, the judgment, hell and inerrancy.

• Translations of the Bible into English

  http://www.kencollins.com/bible-t2.htm
  A survey of common translations, their advantages and drawbacks by Disciples of Christ pastor, Ken Collins.

• Why So Many Bible Translations?

  http://www.victorious.org/translat.htm
  Article by Rev. Dale A. Robbins, that explains the purpose and background of many of the different Bible translations.

 

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