Gerrit verkuyl a place among the first rank of translators of the bibleinto modern english. The modern language bible aka the new berkeley version is based on hebrew and greek texts and was translated by gerrit verkuyl. Dake annotated reference bible 1963 a study bible by the controversial finis j. Genesis 1, modern english version mev the bible app. Concordant literal version by adolph ernst knoch 1966 mlb. Im sticking with the modern language bible aka new berkeley version and the american standard version of 1901. The modern language bible the new berkeley version in modern english posted in module requests. New berkeley the modern language bible, the new berkeley version in modern english gerrit verkuyl. Modern english 1969 also called the new berkeley version moffatt, new translation. The text of the modern english version mev may be quoted or reprinted without prior written permission with the following qualifications. Bruce described it as the most outstanding among recent translations by private groups.
The modern language bible the new berkeley version in modern english publisher. This version of the new testament 1945 has gained fordr. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most definitive collection ever assembled. Modern language bible the new berkeley version internet. 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. Then god said, let the waters under the heavens be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear. During this quarter century, the need for its revision has become. Moody press, 1981 niv the holy bible, new international version. It is also referred to as the modern language bible. The nkj is a modern language update of the original king james version.
The modern language bible new berkeley version 1969 tsb. Modern language bible new berkeley for the olive tree. The modern language bible the new berkeley version a completely new translation from the original languages with informative. A limited search of english bible translations shows that the name jehovah appears in the king james version, american standard version, new world translation, youngs literal translation, and the. 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 greek. The table below maps the availability of various english language bible translations in thirteen of the more popular bible study software packagesformats. This version of the new testament 1945 has gained for dr. Aug 01, 2005 the modern language bible is a revision of the berkeley bible that gerrit verkuyl originally did. 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. That is helpful as well as the modern equivalents of weights,distance,and money value. Nov 02, 2005 the modern language bible is a revision of the berkeley bible that gerrit verkuyl originally did.
A completely new translation from the original languages. 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. Oct 23, 20 im sticking with the modern language bible aka new berkeley version and the american standard version of 1901. He began work on his translation in 1936 and published a translation of the new testament in 1945. Verkuyl gives some account of his reasons for producing the version in his prefaces which we reproduce below and in an article published in the the bible translator in 1951. Classic this lamp reset your bookmarks new posts at. The stated aim of this version was to achieve plain, uptodate expression which reflects as directly. Niv holy bible zondervan, 1978 modern language bible the new berkeley version zondervan, 1969. He was encouraged to translate the old testament as well.
The modern language bible the new berkeley version in modern english revised edition hardcover january 1, 1971 by new berkeley version author see all. The modern language bible the new berkeley version. New revised standard version published jointly by oxford university press and cambridge university press, 1970. This new berkeley version in modern english was later expanded to include the entire bible, published in 1959 as the modern language bible. Berkeley version project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks.
This version of the old testament 1959 under his editorship, exhibits the same characteristics of faithful rendering of the original texts into lively modern english that mark his new testament. The modern language bible mlb is a revision of the berkeley version. However only the new testament was revised in 1969 two years after the death of gerrit verkuyl and renamed new berkeley version. Modern language bible new berkeley for the olive tree bible app. The modern language bible is a revision of the berkeley bible that gerrit verkuyl originally did. 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. Many attempts have been made to translate the bible into late modern c.
Modern english bible translations religionwiki fandom. Hendrickson the modern language bible is requested because of its literalness to the original manuscripts, yet fluid modern english language. I believe that the gideons started using this version in 1974. 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. 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. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear. The new berkeley version paperback january 1, 1969 by gerrit verkuyl author. 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. 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 a completely new translation from the original languages with informative notes to aid the understanding of the reader gerritt verkuyl, ph. The modern language bible the new berkeley version hardcover january 1, 1976 by gerrit verkuyl author 4. It does not use archaic language, but it also avoids colloquialisms. Buy a cheap copy of the modern language bible the new. Bible versions and translations online bible study tools.
During this quarter century, the need for its revision has become evident. It was discontinued in 1983 in favor of the the new international version. However, i have had difficulty verifying that date. The following abridgement of an article by gerrit verkuyl was intended to explain the approach and principles of his translation. The completed bible was published in 1959, when verkuyl was eightysix years old. Verses, at least in the new testament, were changed to conform to the textus receptus. It would later 1959 expanded to the entire bible, and eventually receive a name change. Which is the most accurate english translation of the bible. Modern language bible international standard bible. 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. How many times does lord replace jehovah in the king james.
This translation so well balanced, it can be used for study, devotions, and public reading. Modern language bible book by anonymous thriftbooks. Buy a cheap copy of modern language bible book by anonymous. This bible eventually became the modern language bible. Approximately twentyfive years have passed since the berkeley new testament first appeared in 1945. New century international childrens bible, new century version.
This translation was a revision of an earlier translation by gerrit verkuyl. The berkeley version of the new testament, by gerrit verkuyl. It is also known as the new berkeley version in modern english. Gerrit verkuyl a place among the first rank of translators of the bible into modern english. The berkeley version of the new testament bible collectors. Gerrit verkuyl has endeavored in the following article to describe the basis of his berkeley version translation. The new berkeley version in modern english innvista. The modern language bible the new berkeley version in. The translators goal was to create an uptodate translation which reflects as directly as possible the meaning of the hebrew, aramaic, and greek. Trustworthy scholarship and contemporary american usage mean that the modern language bible is a useful resource for pastors, students, and laypeople. Nov 22, 2011 in 1945, years before the niv, zondervan published a new translation of a new testament called the berkeley version. For i grew increasingly aware that the king james version av is only, in part, the language of our people today. The revised version, with the old testament included, was published in 1969 titled, the modern language bible. Nov 12, 2015 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 carries the subtitle, the new berkeley version in modern english. Modern language bible the new berkeley version internet bible. The new berkeley version in modern english,1969, is a simple, clear, and accurate translation, written in contemporary english. It appeared in an unidentified publication many yea. Modern language bible the new berkeley version zondervan, 1969 the new oxford annotated bible with apocrypha. In the united states, 55% of survey respondents who read the bible reported using the king james version in 2014, followed by 19% for the new international version, with other. The chronological dates are printed over some of the books and chapters. There is a newer modern language bible, but it isnt gerrit verkuyls translation. The berkeley version in modern english 1959, bv a version for our people today in the language they think and live.
Bible translations are ordered by date of publication, with the newer translations at the top. The dake bible took seven years to complete with over 35,000 personal commentary and notes. Modern language bible the new berkeley version in modern english, revised edition. 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. It is the revised berkeley version in modern english. 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. Aug 16, 2018 the modern language bible the new berkeley version in modern english posted in module requests. List of modern english bible versions learning the bible. Bible versions the form in which the bible is given here is not simply another example of the bible story put into presentday english. Modern language bible new berkeley for the olive tree bible. 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 verkuyl, gerrit on.
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