La Sacra Bibbia: Ossia l'Antico e il Nuovo Testamento (Italian Edition) [Hardcover]

American Bible Society (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1990

Italian Bible. Revised Luzzi Version. - Section Headings, References And Maps. Hardcover. (5-1/2 X 8-3/4 In.)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1200 pages
• Publisher: Societa Biblica Britannica & Forestiera (1990)
• Language: Italian
• ISBN-10: 8823710510
• ISBN-13: 978-8823710511
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,136,006 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another beautiful way to hear the scriptures..., March 11, 2005

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Charles "research physician & father of 3 sons" (Daphne, AL, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: La Sacra Bibbia: Ossia l'Antico e il Nuovo Testamento (Italian Edition) (Hardcover)

Here's a mystery (in which I'm not alone): I love the English language; but after hearing Italian spoken, I thought it so beautiful that I wanted to hear more and to learn more about the language. After studying Italian (only a few thousand words...maybe 4-year-old level) using the Pimsleur CD's, I wanted to practice reading. So, I bought this Bible and started reading it alongside the New King James Version (my personal favorite for understanding and inspiration).

Thomas Jefferson reportedly studied the scriptures by reading them in several languages side by side. Now, I understand why: I'm not ready to pen the next Italian novel, but this combination of reading the Bible in two languages brings me the pleasure of stretching mind and spirit at the same time.

And the beauty of the scriptures becomes fresh in both English and Italian after hearing the music of the Italian version. I especially enjoy reading aloud the Psalms in both languages. I believe part of the reason for the clarity, brevity, and beauty of Hemingway is a direct result of the time he spent living in Italy.

Of course for me to review the Bible would be more ludicrous than my third grader reviewing Shakespeare. I only write this "review" to encourage those who wish to learn to speak Italian to use a very Good Book to help with the process.

--Charles Runels, MD
Author of "Anytime...for as Long as You Want: Strength, Genius, Libido, and Erection by Integrative Sex Transmutation (A 15-Day Course for Men to Improve Life and Sex)

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sacra Bibbia, August 14, 2005

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Joel M. Norberg "Joel2000" (Seattle, WA.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: La Sacra Bibbia: Ossia l'Antico e il Nuovo Testamento (Italian Edition) (Hardcover)

Excellent translation and well worth the purchase. Base on the American Standard version and I'm enjoying every chapter!

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's ok., October 13, 2005

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SilkCity (Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: La Sacra Bibbia: Ossia l'Antico e il Nuovo Testamento (Italian Edition) (Hardcover)

I'm learning to speak Italian on my free time and i thought that since i read the Bible anyway, why not learn Italian and read my Bible at the same time? There's a couple of issues i have though, the Italian used in this Bible is sort of an old Italian language, with words being written slightly different than they are in my Italian language dictionary. Also, for example, the book of Eclesiastes has either additianal verses in the last chapter or the verse numbering has been changed and made longer. I've noticed this in other places in this Bible as compared to the KJV version. Also translations change from English to Italian. I also compared the Spanish (Reina-Valera) version of the Bible to this Italian Bible and they are more similar. Over all i'm having fun reading the Bible in Italian. The Word of God is beautiful in any language! God Bless! and happy reading.