The Modern Language Bible

About this book

Trustworthy scholarship and contemporary American usage mean that The Modern Language Bible is a useful resource for pastors students and laypeople. This thorough revision of the 1959 Berkeley Version is faithful to the original texts yet its clearly expressed in todays English. Avoiding colloquialisms that quickly date other modern-language translations it accurately retains the dignity and message of Gods eternal Word. FEATURES Reflects competent evangelical scholarship Contemporary American language yet avoids colloquialisms that would date the translation and limit its use Helpful chronological data Explanatory footnotes at the bottom of each page offer helpful background and detail but avoid paraphrasing and personal interpretation Weights measures and currency references translated into American standards 9-point type; paragraph format for easy reading Textual accuracy and brevity of expression that make the intent and meaning of the original language clearly understandable