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On The Mark (Stevens)

Mark and I agree. The NRSV is more accurate.  And that the ESV is short for Eisegeted Somewhat Version. On a serious note, because the English language is always changing, the job of translating into a readable English form, it … Continue reading

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Bless Mark Stevens NRSV-Bashing Soul!

Mark Stevens has responded to my case for the NRSV.  I will  give him some grace. It is far better to say that a translation is more accurate than to say literal.  To say that a translation is more literal … Continue reading

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Kevin Sam on the NIV and Gender-Inclusive Language

All the rage among the biblio-blogs recently seems to be discussion on gendered language in the NIV. I think Kevin Sam has it right: If we are being gender-inclusive only for the sake of being neutral even if the speaker’s … Continue reading

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What Now Shall I Read? A Case for the NRSV

Image via Wikipedia A very special thank you to Rodney Thomas Jr., the founder of PoliticalJesus.com, for  joining us in this project, “What now Shall I Read?” You can read the first post on my search for a new Bible … Continue reading

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What Now Shall I Read? A Case for the NIV

Image via Wikipedia A very special thank you to Mark Stevens from his blog, Scripture, Ministry, and the People of God, for joining us in this project, “What now Shall I Read?” You can read the first post on my … Continue reading

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