The Holy Bible: containing the Old and New Testaments with the Apocryphal / Deuterocanonical Books [New Revised Standard Version] [Hardcover]

NRSV Bible Translation Committee (Author), Bruce M. Metzger (Translator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 12, 1990

The Oxford NRSV Bible offers readers an unbeatable combination of quality construction, affordability, and the most accurate translation of the Bible available today.

Churches and homes across America overwhelmingly choose the NRSV for its easy-to-understand translation and its sensitivity to inclusive language. A multi-denominational committee of scholars from around the world based their revision on the original Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic texts. The Oxford NRSV also includes the most complete collection of Aprocryphal and Deuterocanonical books.

The Oxford NRSV follows in Oxford University Press's long tradition of publishing elegant bibles under the best biblical scholarship available in the world, offering the highest quality bibles for reasonable values. Choose from an array of attractive bindings and colors - cloth, fine leather, and economical paperback editions - to suit your needs. Whether for gift-giving, individual study, or for church distribution, this durable yet elegant bible is perfect for any occasion.

Features include:
* Two column text.
* Eight pages of full color New Oxford Bible Maps (except for 9820A)
* Ninety-six page, select NRSV Concordance.
* Available with and without the Apocrypha

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A quantum leap forward, a work of such quality that it can serve, as the KJV and RSV once did, as the definitive translation for North American readers." --Christian Century

"Will be used by millions...for public and private worship."--Time Magazine

About the Author

Bruce M. Metzger is Chair, NRSV Bible Translation Committee.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1616 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; Later printing edition (April 12, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195283309
• ISBN-13: 978-0195283303
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.8 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #107,536 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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62 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a very good literal translation of God's Word, April 13, 2002

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NotATameLion (Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Holy Bible: containing the Old and New Testaments with the Apocryphal / Deuterocanonical Books [New Revised Standard Version] (Hardcover)

No translation of God's Word is perfect. Each one has its flaws. Each one hopefully casts new light on God's message to us (translation is inherently interpretation). So it is with The New Revised Standard Version. There are both flaws and moments of revelation.

The Bible is full of stories about humanity's interaction with the Divine. As a whole, it is the story of God's redemption of humanity through the death of his Son: Jesus Christ. The NRSV is a rather literal translation (from the original Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek) of these stories.

The greatest weakness of this particular translation is its needless neutering of the Hebrew and Greek generic male pronouns. This cause difficulties (especially with the Psalms) when translating "he." They often pluralize such cases to "Those" and "They." This causes passages to lose personal immediacy and force.

That said, I feel the NRSV is a fine overall translation. It ranks right up there with The New American Standard Bible as the best literal translations. The NRSV has the extra benefit of having been overseen by Bruce Metzger--one of the finest modern Bible scholars.

The greatest strength (and probably the main selling point) of this edition of the NRSV is its extensive Apocrypha. Books recognized by Roman Catholic, Greek, and Slavonic churches are all included. They are placed in between the Old and New Testaments. They are divided into four sections based on who accepts them.

The Hardcover edition that I own (from Oxford Press) is extremely well made. It is far more durable than most other hardcover Bibles I have used.

If you are looking for a good literal translation of the Bible, you would be well served by The New Revised Standard Version. I highly recommend this book.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Catechesis of the Good Shepherd atrium Bibles, April 7, 2008

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Anna Hurdle (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Holy Bible: containing the Old and New Testaments with the Apocryphal / Deuterocanonical Books [New Revised Standard Version] (Hardcover)

We have multiple copies of this Bible in our parish atria (Catechesis of the Good Shepherd) for children age 6-12. It is difficult to find NRSV Bibles that include the Apocrypha. I have ordered this Bible in both hardcover and paper back. The quality of the paper (not too thin) and print is good for the price. We also purchase this Bible to give as gifts to the children. More maps would make it even better, but for the price and availability, this Bible best meets our parish needs for children.

NCThe Religious Potential of the Child: Experiencing Scripture and Liturgy With Young ChildrenThe Religious Potential of the Child: 6 To 12 Year Old (Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Publications)The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in a Parish Setting

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, easy to understand bible!, December 21, 2007

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J. P. Graziani (Commack, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Holy Bible: containing the Old and New Testaments with the Apocryphal / Deuterocanonical Books [New Revised Standard Version] (Hardcover)

I HIGHLY recommend this bible! Easy to read and understand with great credentials to back up the translation.