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Bible Version Detail — New Living Translation(NLT)

What's in a Version? is a book about the process of Bible translationAbbreviation:NLT
Name:New Living Translation
Functional Translation (1-10):7
Formal Translation (1-10):6
Ease of reading (1-10, 10 is easiest):7
Public Reading (1-10):7
Serious Study (1-10):5
Gender Neutral Language (1-10):9
Capitalization of pronouns referring to God (Yes/No):No
Extensive Translation of cultural terms (Yes/No):No
Translated by Committee (Yes/No):Yes
Interdenominational Participation (Yes/No):Yes
Interfaith Participation (Yes/No):No
Committee Note:Evangelical
Intended to replace the Living Bible, this translation lost some of the zest, but gained a great deal in accuracy. It is also quite readable. It improves on the Living Bible by means of a translation committee of scholars who are expert in the source languages rather than a single individual.

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This is taken from our database. You may find certain recent editions by searching for the version using the search box at the bottom of this page.

Acts (Life Application Bible Studies: NLT) [Energion.com Review]
This is an excellent study guide for small groups that want to study how to grow their churches. Plan to use it to look at your own lives, not just learn about the past. For details, see the Energion.com review link below.

Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy (Cornerstone Biblical Commentary) [Energion.com Review]

This is a handy little commentary volume based on the excellent NLT second edition text. I am still in the process of reviewing it, but the Energion.com Review link will provide my initial detailed impressions.

For now, this appears to be a good choice for pastors and Sunday School teachers who would like to prepare sound lessons on the Torah.



1 & 2 Peter and Jude (Life Application Bible Studies (NLT))

1 & 2 Thessalonians, Philemon (Life Application Bible Studies (NLT))

1 Corinthians (Life Application Bible Studies (NLT))

2 Corinthians (Life Application Bible Studies (NLT))

24/7: A One Year Chronological Bible [Energion.com Review]

Bible Alive! Dramatized: New Living Translation (NLT Bibles)

Bible Alive! Dramatized: New Living Translation New Testament (NLT Bibles)

Bible on Cassette: Gospel of John NLT


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