TNIV | The Message//REMIX Parallel Bible (Today's New International Version) [Hardcover]

Zondervan (Author)

Book Description

Series: Today's New International Version | Publication Date: October 8, 2005

Have you ever leafed through a Bible and thought, It's got to be easier than this! It is easier---lots easier---to understand. After all, if anyone knows how to communicate with you clearly, and wants to, it's God. That's why the Bible was originally written in everyday language---so everyone who read it could instantly grasp its meaning. And that's why this Bible was created---to make God's message once again instantly understandable. Inside you'll find * Today's New International Version (TNIV)---'Timeless truth. Today's language.' That's the heartbeat of the TNIV. Overcoming the language barriers for today's readers, this translation puts the Bible into everyday words witn uncompromising accuracy. It's the real deal: God's Word, straight and to the point. * The Message//REMIX---Created by Eugene Peterson for today's reader, The Message reads as if God were sitting across from you, talking with you over a cup of coffee. And the REMIX restores verse references to The Message so you can quickly relate the place you're reading to other Bibles if you want to. This Bible includes The Message//REMIX's book introductions, so you can start your reading of each book of the Bible with all the information you need to really know what it's saying. The more time you spend in TNIV/The Message//REMIX Parallel Bible, the more you'll be able to read, think, pray and live in the truth.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

The TNIV and The Message Remixset in a clean, easy-to read parallel design is the perfect combination for readers who enjoy viewing the scriptures from a variety of angles. The TNIV is the latest work of the Committee on Bible Translation, the same group of scholars who produced the NIV, the most read, most trusted Englishlanguage translation in the world today. The Message Remix is a fast-growing, popular "reader’s Bible." Using the two translations side-by-side will open new perceptions of the text for readers of all ages and denominational affiliations.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Hardcover: 1664 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (October 8, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310927331
• ISBN-13: 978-0310927334
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #308,068 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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35 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A Great Bible Sabotaged, February 20, 2006

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MacMaiden (New York) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: TNIV | The Message//REMIX Parallel Bible (Today's New International Version) (Leather Bound)

Both The Message and the TNIV are great Bibles. I was really looking forward to seeing them together. What a shock when I opened it to discover that it's printed in mouse type. That's 6 point type, the same size they use for the fine print in an insurance contract. A typical Bible is printed in 9.5 point type. So unless you're well under 40 years old, this book is not for you. For those of us on the far side of 40, reading this print for more than a few minutes will result in eye strain headaches--if you can read it at all.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well received gift, October 28, 2006

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A. Reum (Montana, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: TNIV | The Message//REMIX Parallel Bible (Today's New International Version) (Hardcover)

I purchased this book as a gift and it has been well received. I'd buy it again in spite of the many warnings contained in other reviews.

As previously mentioned, the type is small and that can be a problem for many people, but I did find the pages to be bright. The bright page allows for a good contrast and aids the reader when looking into the small print.

As to the cover... This particular cover is hardback which is mentioned in the description. The hardback cover is stout and has a refined almost creamy feel to it. I was impressed with it for the low price.

Lastly, as a parent of teenaged boy that likes the paraphrase of The Message, I am particularly happy to see the coupling of the paraphrase with a quality translation like the TNIV. With this tool, I expect my teen will be able to enjoy the paraphrase while measuring it against true translation sciences.

Overall, this is a great bargain on a high quality offering.

33 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars NOT a leather bound book, October 13, 2005

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David Kenney (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: TNIV | The Message//REMIX Parallel Bible (Today's New International Version) (Leather Bound)

This is a great bible to preach from - inclusive language - easy to read translation (that closely mirrors the NIV) and the soft cover allows it to lie well in your hands.

There are no study aids in this bible - except for the typical "weights and measures" that are found in the back of every bible.

However, do not be fooled by the description - you are not getting a "leather bound" bible. Not even close.

Zondervan's own website will tell you that the TNIV bibles are "Italian Duo-tone" covers. If these bibles were Leather, they would say "Leather."

What is Italian Duo-tone, you ask? Good question. Write an email to Zondervan and they probably won't write back. The truth is Italian Duo-tone is Zondervan's fancy way of saying "rubber."

Yes, rubber. (actually a mixture of rubber and polyester)

Italian Duo-tone is the book binders version of "naugohide" in other words it's man-made leather.

The sad thing is, you are paying for a leather cover (or at the very least a bonded leather cover) but you are getting manufactured imitation leather made from processed polyester that only looks and feels like leather.