Hendrickson Parallel Bible-PR-NIV/NLT/NKJV/KJV [Paperback]

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Book Description

Publication Date: September 2005

Because God’s Word deserves serious study, this outstanding Bible helps it happen by combining the four top-selling English translations for a focused look at Scripture.

The Hendrickson Parallel Bible allows you to compare:

• the time-honored wording of the beloved KJV

• the classic elegance of the NKJV

• the straightforward simplicity of the popular NIV

• the contemporary clarity of the NLT

Readers get four different angles on the Bible—for one square deal!

• Ideal for preachers, teachers, and serious students of the Bible

• Hardwearing, high quality binding will stand up to years of use

• Textual footnotes

• Clear, readable 8-point text

• 6½ x 9½ x 2¼ inches

• 2,880 pages

• Available in sturdy hardcover or attractive bonded leather in burgundy or black.

SAMPLES FROM 1 CORINTHIANS 13:12-13

KJV

"For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity."

NKJV

"For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known. And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love."

NIV

"Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."

NLT

"Now we see things imperfectly as in a poor mirror, but then we will see everything with perfect clarity. All that I know now is partial and incomplete, but then I will know everything completely, just as God knows me now. There are three things that will endure—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love."

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 2861 pages
• Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers (September 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565637089
• ISBN-13: 978-1565637085
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.4 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,194,510 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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63 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars useful parallel bible, June 25, 2006

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athens (athens) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hendrickson Parallel Bible-PR-NIV/NLT/NKJV/KJV (Hardcover)

There are four major parallel Bibles available that include both the Old and New Testaments:

#1, Essential Evangelical Parallel Bible (NKJV, ESV, NLT 2nd ed, and the Message),

#2, Today's Parallel Bible (NIV, KJV, NASB updated, and NLT 1st ed),

#3, Hendrickson Parallal Bible (this one, include NIV, KJV, NKJV, and NLT 2nd ed),

and

#4,Comparative Study Bible (NIV, KJV, NASB updated, and Amplified Bible).

If you want to have the four most popular English translations of the Bible in one book, you have them here in the Hendrickson Parallel Bible. As of June 2006, NIV, KJV, NKJV, and NLT (2nd edition) are the top four bestselling versions of the Bible in the United States.

However, the most popular ones are not necessarily the best ones.
I personally like the choice #1 above the best because it includes the most diverse types of translations, which is the point of using a parallal Bible. You don't want to compare four very similar translations. NKJV is very literal (at places more literal than NASB, which is generally considered the most literal major translation) and is based on the traditional text of the New Testament. ESV is also very literal, reliable translation. It is an evangelical update of RSV. NLT is an excellent translation that reads very smoothly. The Message is a paraphrase. It is brilliant at places, but not so reliable at others. Nevertheless, it will provide insights other more formal translations cannot.

Some people might not choose #1 because it does not include NIV, which is many people's main Bible version. NIV is generally good translation, with certain problems. In my opinion, several more recent translations, such as Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB), New English Translation (NET Bible, available at www.bible.org), and NLT 2nd edition, have surpassed NIV. There is no reason to stick to it unless you absolutely have to.

Choice #2 above features NASB updated edition besides others. It is a very literal translation, though the updated edition is not as literal as its predessor. KJV is a classic. NLT 1st edition is a freer thanslation than its 2nd edition.

Choice #3 has two rather literal translations and two more dynamic translations.

Choice #4 is the least desirable one. The Amplified Bible is not very reliable. Its translation is misleading at many places.

In conclusion, choice #1 is my top choice. Choices #2 and 3 are a tie. You may pick one depending on your preference and need. I would not recommend choice #4.

Nelson will publish a Parallel Study Bible later 2006, featuring NJKV, New Century Version (NCV) and the Message, with study notes adapted from NKJV Study Bible. None of the four parallal Bibles mentioned above contain any study notes.

Unfortunately, HCSB is not yet featured in any parallale Bible containing both the Old and the New Testament. It is an excellent translation, providing more accurate translations of some verses not found any other major translations.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The New Hendrickson Parallel..., May 16, 2009

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Dennis G. Carter "DG Carter" (Buffalo,New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hendrickson Parallel Bible-PR-KJV/NKJV/NIV/NLT (Hardcover)

The New Hendrickson Parallel Bible: King James Version, New King James Version, New International Version, New Living Translation, 2nd Ed

I find this book to be an excellent reference source printed on what appears to be a quality 3.5 coated stock paper. Page turning is easy and quite. Paper is soft and silky to the touch. The print quality is superb with no smear or blemishes and of adaquite print pica size. Binding is of the utmost quality making this a piece of fine book art. I am glad I purchased a copy of this book. The price was affordable and constructed well above its price. This book will be a family airloom and collectable because of its detail in constuction. This book most likely will last for serveral generations.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Side-by-Side Biblical Resource, May 20, 2009

By 

Penny Zeller, Christian Author and Speaker (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hendrickson Parallel Bible-PR-KJV/NKJV/NIV/NLT (Hardcover)

This is a an awesome Biblical reference that lists the four most popular side-by-side translations - KJV, NKJV, NIV, and NLT. The print is not too small, as it is in some Bibles. It is easy to read and informative. The only thing I wish it had was a concordance in the back of the book.

Reviewed by Penny Zeller, author of "77 Ways Your Family Can Make a Difference."