The Promise: Contemporary English Version Hardcover [Hardcover]

Thomas Nelson Publishers (Creator)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1505 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc (July 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0840704607
• ISBN-13: 978-0840704603
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.8 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #134,819 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Promise Lives Up To It's Name!!!, December 10, 2002

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David Spuria "David J. Spuria" (Spencer, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Promise: Contemporary English Version Hardcover (Hardcover)

It's sad that many of the good translations that come along go out of print so quickly. This is my only complaint about The Promise which is such a wonderful read. This version makes Scripture not only readable, but applicable to daily living. What The Promise also manages to do is illustrate all of God's promises in the text with extra "mini articles" that accompany the Bible text. The CEV text is also supplemented with all the alternate readings possibilities-these appear on the bottom of each page. Also-SINGLE COLUMN FORMATTING makes this text read like a letter-which it actually is-a love letter from God to His people. The KJV translators stated that translation was the key to opening the kernal that is God's Word. No doubt that they would support any translation that clarifies and simplifies the Holy Scriptures. Hardliners beware-this version is easy to read, and that may lead more people to Christ. What's more important, exclusivity or leading more people to the Lord? I'll let God be the Judge. This version is awesome. Blessed reading!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!, August 10, 2002

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Brenda Nichol (Rogers, Arkansas United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Promise: Contemporary English Version Hardcover (Hardcover)

I recieved this Bible for Christmas two years ago and it's been GREAT! Very easy to understand. Too bad it is out of print, my mother would love it too!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars OK for a minute..., February 4, 2008

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*CoNvInCeD* (SoCal) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Promise: Contemporary English Version Hardcover (Hardcover)

I recieved this bible as a graduation gift back in 2004. I think its great for the new believer. I used it up until recently when I began doing bible studies with a friend who uses a NKJV. I began noticing pretty large differences in the wording which changed the meaning of the text. Like I said, its great for the new believer, its very easy to understand, but I wouldn't suggest using it for an extended period of time as there are versions out there that are more edifying.