Buying a large bible?

[Mr Pig]

The large size is a bit of an issue ...

I don't think she had a large size, I think it was a normal size one. Very few large size bibles are hard-back, I think it's just been a standard cheapo NIV like you find sitting on a church pew.

"Believe it or not, Saul went into the same cave. He had to use the bathroom!!"

Is that for real? I've seen some less than brilliant bibles but that's something else.

 

[tyred]

I have never understood what's wrong with the King James version. Such lovely prose. I used to like going to church purely to listen to it being read out loud.

Now they use the Good News Bible in my chucrh.

 

[Mr Pig]

I have never understood what's wrong with the King James version.

Sun readers can't understand it.

 

[dellzeqq]

Wow, many thanks all, once again the collective CC knowledge base comes to the rescue

Right, apparently it's the new International version she's after, apparently the original was from a publisher near Sevenoaks, but I didn't catch the name.
Mr Pig, if you did get chance to make a call it would be appreciated?

Dellzeqq, many thanks for taking the time to go in and look, it's very much appreciated.
If Mr Pig can't source anything, and you do find yourself passing that way again, maybe I could drop you a pm?

Thanks again for all the help,

not a problem - it's just down the way

 

[Speicher]

Slightly OT but still on the subject of Bibles. I was given a copy of The Message, described as the New Testament in contemporary language. It was re-written, if that is the phrase, by Eugene H. Peterson. I like the way the paragraphs flow, with the relevant verses numbered at the side of the paragraphs to which they refer.

Has anyone else read that one (not that I have read it all by any means) and what do they think of it?

 

[Mr Pig]

I was given a copy of The Message. Has anyone else read that one

We had that kicking around the house for years, I think it's away now. Some people quite like to read these kinds of books as they read so easily but it's worth always remembering that it's not a translation as such. Given the choice I would always rather read the bible itself rather than a paraphrase but if you like it then cool.

 

[Auntie Helen]

I quite liked the Message, apart from rather a lot of Americanisms (understandably since Eugene Petersen is American). It enables the reader to see passages afresh that may be familiar, and therefore perhaps not very impactful, in a new way. It is definitely more of a paraphrase and with these translations you always get the issue that the writer's theology becomes rather significant in the way that they render particular passages.

I recently proof-read a new translation of the New Testament by a respected author but whose theology is almost opposite to my own and I found plenty that wound me up in the way he chose to paraphrase particular passages.

 

[Mr Pig]

I phoned my friend, he can get you a very cheap King James but has nothing great in the way of NIV bibles.

However, he recommended this site: LINK He says they're hard to beat on both price and choice, you might find something nice there. If you scroll down you'll get the overall size of the bibles and the font size. I hope that helps?

 

[Panter]

Thanks again all

Panter, the NIV has recently be reissued by Hodder & Stoughton (previously based near Sevenoaks, which is presumably where that comment comes from) as 'TNIV' (Today's NIV) with more inclusive language, etc.

I would be very surprised if you can't find what you're looking for in a reasonable cost if it's the NIV as it's so popular. The large size is a bit of an issue but I imagine a Christian bookshop should be able to help. The most popular online Christian store is currently www.eden.co.uk who do very good prices as well, but you won't necessarily get the detailed and knowledgeable service that you would get in many Christian bookshops.

Most bookshops won't stock that many different Bibles but can order them in next day for you.

Thats the chaps, thank you
And thanks for the link, it's the same place Mr Pig linked to.

Thanks for taking the time to phone your friend, and thanks for the link Mr Pig, I've ordered one from there so thats another one ticked off

Obviously the CC collective needs something slightly more challenging for the Christmas present hunt.
If someone could just post a link for a 3mm titanium alloy washer tat fits insulating tile number 336 from the space shuttle I'd be very appreciative

 

[Bandini]

I have never understood what's wrong with the King James version. Such lovely prose. I used to like going to church purely to listen to it being read out loud.

Now they use the Good News Bible in my chucrh.

Agreed. I am not a Christian, but the KJ is a read.

 

[BrumJim]

KJ is written in an older style of English.

IMHO, if you are reading the bible as a moral and spiritual guide as to how to live your life, it is a bit off-putting if it is written in a language that makes it sound like a historical whimsy.

Hence I'm a bit of a NIV man, but appreciate hearing The Message slant on the passage too.

 

[Mr Pig]

if you are reading the bible as a moral and spiritual guide as to how to live your life, it is a bit off-putting if it is written in a language that makes it sound like a historical whimsy.

It's a personal thing, I find the opposite to be true. When I first became a Christian it was the NIV I used for years. I read a few other new translations too but love the King James and now never read anything else.

I find the words have more impact, seem more like God's words, and what is meant comes across better. It can be harder to read, you need to think about the structure a bit more, but it is powerful. Thinking of the Christians I've known in my life I think that the ones who've used the King James often seem to have a more solid understanding of the bible than those who use other translations.

But each to his/her own. Everyone should use whatever feeds them best, challenges them the most.

 

[chap]

I guess you could 'nick' one out of Travelodge, better yet ask the receptionist for one and get 48 free.

 

[tyred]

I guess you could 'nick' one out of Travelodge, better yet ask the receptionist for one and get 48 free.

If you look in Exodus Chp 20, you should find a sentence which reads "Thou shalt not steal"