Chamberlin 441, taliaferro cn00039, taliaferroeelbv 7975. The modern language bible new berkeley version 1969 tsb. Hendrickson the modern language bible is requested because of its literalness to the original manuscripts, yet fluid modern english language. The table below maps the availability of various english language bible translations in thirteen of the more popular bible study software packagesformats. This translation was a revision of an earlier translation by gerrit verkuyl. The berkeley version of the new testament, by gerrit verkuyl.
Modern language bible new berkeley for the olive tree bible app. It is the revised berkeley version in modern english. The stated aim of this version was to achieve plain. English language studies, dictionaries, grammars, etc. Verses, at least in the new testament, were changed to conform to the textus receptus. It was discontinued in 1983 in favor of the the new international version. He was encouraged to translate the old testament as well. Berkeley version project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks.
Find the holy bible berkeley version of the new testament, from the original greek with brief footnotes by gerrit verkuyl 1945 covid19 update may 6, 2020. For those new believers looking for their first bible, i highly recommend a port. The niv offers a balance between a wordforword and thoughtforthought translation and is considered by many as a highly accurate and smoothreading version of the bible in modern english. It is not a masoreticreceived text translation, although it is. Niv holy bible zondervan, 1978 modern language bible the new berkeley version zondervan, 1969. This is a new paperback edition of the berkeley version of the bible first issued in both testaments in 1959, revised and renamed the modern language bible in 1969. The nkj is a modern language update of the original king james version. New berkeley the modern language bible, the new berkeley version in modern english gerrit verkuyl.
The modern language bible carries the subtitle, the new berkeley version in modern english. Modern english version mev download the free bible app. The modern language bible berkeley version is a revision of the original 1959 project of a dutchborn american by the name of gerrit verkuyl, who served for many years with the board of christian education in the presbyterian church. The modern language bible the new berkeley version in modern english publisher. This new berkeley version in modern english was later expanded to include the entire bible, published in 1959 as the modern language bible. The berkeley version is a translation of the new testament into english which was published by zondervan in 1959 after parts of it were published in 1945. While the new testament was published in 1945, the old testament was completed until 1959. It would later 1959 expanded to the entire bible, and eventually receive a name change. In 1945, years before the niv, zondervan published a new translation of a new testament called the berkeley version. Dake annotated reference bible 1963 a study bible by the controversial finis j. The modern language bible is a revision of the berkeley bible that gerrit verkuyl originally did. This new berkeley version in modern english was later expanded to include the entire bible, published in 1959 as the modern language bible the stated aim of this version was to achieve plain, uptodate expression which reflects as directly as possible the meaning of the hebrew, aramaic, and. The new berkeley version in modern english,1969, is a simple, clear, and accurate translation, written in contemporary english.
Tkach approved the new international version of the bible as the standard for the churchs englishlanguage publications. The dake bible took seven years to complete with over 35,000 personal commentary and notes. Buy a cheap copy of the modern language bible the new. The berkeley version in modern english, containing the old and new testaments. The translators goal was to create an uptodate translation which reflects as directly as possible the meaning of the hebrew, aramaic, and greek. Gerrit verkuyl has endeavored in the following article to describe the basis of his berkeley version translation.
That is helpful as well as the modern equivalents of weights,distance,and money value. During this quarter century, the need for its revision. At that time, the berkeley version became known ad the modern language bible or the berkeley version in modern english. Translated afresh from the original languages and diligently compared with previous translations. King james version, the living bible, phillips modern english, revised standard version, todays english version, new. Bible versions the form in which the bible is given here is not simply another example of the bible story put into presentday english. In 1969 two years after verkuyls death a minor revision, called the new berkely version, was published, and in 1971 the name of the version was changed to the modern language bible. Modern english bible translations religionwiki fandom. List of modern english bible versions learning the bible. It would later 1959 be expanded to the entire bible, and eventually receive a name change. Concordant literal version by adolph ernst knoch 1966 mlb. Approximately twentyfive years have passed since the berkeley new testament first appeared in 1945. If you are a mature believer, skip to the next session. The holy bible, the new berkeley version in modern english.
The new berkeley version paperback january 1, 1969 by gerrit verkuyl author. Modern language bible new berkeley for the olive tree. I believe that the gideons started using this version in 1974. Modern language bible free and online if youd prefer not to have to purchase the niv study bible i recommended a few days ago or any other bible, but youd like to have a modern language bible available now without having to wait for it to be delivered. This version of the new testament 1945 has gained fordr. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The modern language bible the new berkeley version verkuyl, gerrit on. B5 2003 king james version, new king james version, new international version, and new living translation eight translation new testament. A completely new translation from the original languages. Modern language bible international standard bible.
Moody press, 1981 niv the holy bible, new international version. The completed bible was published in 1959, when verkuyl was eightysix years old. The holy bible berkeley version of the new testament. The aim of this version was to achieve plain, uptodateexpression which reflects as directly as possible the meaning of the hebrew,aramaic, and greek. The text of the modern english version mev may be quoted or reprinted without prior written permission with the following qualifications. Which is the most accurate english translation of the bible. Modern language bible the new berkeley version internet bible. The berkeley version in modern english 1959, bv a version for our people today in the language they think and live. The bible, an american translation university of chicago press, 1935 the new american bible with the revised book of psalms and the revised new testament thomas nelson, 1983.
There is a newer modern language bible, but it isnt gerrit verkuyls translation. The modern language bible the new berkeley version a completely new translation from the original languages with informative. The conviction that god wants his truth conveyed to his offspring in the language in which they think and live led me to produce the berkeley version bv of the new testament. The modern language bible berkeley version is a revision of the original 1959 project of a dutchborn american by the name of gerrit verkuyl, who served for. However, i have had difficulty verifying that date. Holy bible modern literal version new testament 2020 update may 11, 2020 if the links in this file are not clickable, download the html version from it works on cell phones, androids, kindle, and nook but may require a file explorer program for the zipped file, should the unzipped. The modern language bible the new berkeley version in modern english revised edition hardcover january 1, 1971 by new berkeley version author. The modern language bible the new berkeley version in modern english posted in module requests. Genesis 1, modern english version mev the bible app. The modern language bible the new berkeley version. This bible eventually became the modern language bible. The berkeley version of the new testament is an english translation published by zondervan in 1945. For i grew increasingly aware that the king james version av is only, in part, the language of our people today.
The recently printed king james divine name translation has replace the name in all the places where lord or god has been substituted for the tetragrameton y h w h. The holy bible, the new berkeley version in modern english a completely new translation from the original languages with informative notes to aid the understanding of the reader revised ed. English bibles in hbll english language subject guides. This version of the old testament 1959 under hiseditorship, exhibits the same characteristics of faithful rendering ofthe original texts into lively modern english that mark his new testament. It is also referred to as the modern language bible. Ogden of the orthological institute, is a simple form of the english language which, with about 1,000 words, is able to give the sense. Im sticking with the modern language bible aka new berkeley version and the american standard version of 1901. The chronological dates are printed over some of the books and chapters. The modern language bible aka the new berkeley version is based on hebrew and greek texts and was translated by gerrit verkuyl. The berkeley version of the new testament bible collectors. How many times does lord replace jehovah in the king james. New century international childrens bible, new century version.
Holy bible modern literal version new testament 2020 update february 29, 2020 if the links in this file are not clickable, download the html version from. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear. The modern language bible the new berkeley version in. Gerrit verkuyl a place among the first rank of translators of the bibleinto modern english. He began work on his translation in 1936 and published a translation of the new testament in 1945. During this quarter century, the need for its revision has become evident. Bible translations are ordered by date of publication, with the newer translations at the top.
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