The TNIV Bible: Timeless Truth in Today's Language (Today's New International Version) [Paperback]

Zondervan (Author)

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Publication Date: February 5, 2005

The full text of the TNIV is now available in an inexpensive format, ideal for giving away to friends and family who may be new to the Bible. Endorsed by scholars and pastors across the country, the TNIV is the new translation for today's generation. It combines uncompromising reliability, the clarity of today's language, and the heritage of the most trusted translation, the NIV. The hardcover edition comes with a free CD featuring the story of Jesus' passion from the new TNIV New Testament, Audio CD. Features: *Full TNIV text *New, readable interior design *Uses the same pagination as the other TNIV text Bibles *Free CD with the story of Jesus' passion from the TNIV New Testament, Audio CD (hardcover only) *Affordable price

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The full text of the TNIV is now available in an inexpensive format, ideal for giving away to friends and family who may be new to the Bible. Endorsed by scholars and pastors across the country, the TNIV is the new translation for today’s generation. It combines uncompromising reliability, the clarity of today’s language, and the heritage of the most trusted translation, the NIV. The hardcover edition comes with a free CD featuring the story of Jesus’ passion from the new TNIV New Testament, Audio CD. Features: •Full TNIV text •New, readable interior design •Uses the same pagination as the other TNIV text Bibles •Free CD with the story of Jesus’ passion from the TNIV New Testament, Audio CD (hardcover only) •Affordable price

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 1184 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (February 5, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310922283
• ISBN-13: 978-0310922285
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #513,766 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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200 of 200 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Kindle use, January 13, 2008

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Dinah "Okie Girl" (Duncan, OK) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Holy Bible, Today's New International Version, TNIV (Kindle Edition)

I purchased this for use on my Kindle. It does have a "Try Me" feature you can do before purchasing, so I would advise you do that before you purchase this Bible.

It has the option of looking at the books in Alphabetical or in Old Testament/New Testament order. It is pretty easy to navigate to the book, chapter, and verse. However, I did set a bookmark where the New Testament begins, for ease of getting to that point in the Bible quickly.

I love Kindle's "Lookup" feature, in relation to the Bible. You can look up any word in a line of type, and find the meaning quickly. I've been pleasantly surprised at how many biblical words/names are in the Kindle dictionary! This feature has enhanced my Bible study dramatically! The "Search" feature in relation to the Bible is also very helpful. This Kindle version also has footnotes, that are very easy to jump to on the Kindle. Another great Kindle feature, is Highlighting (which draws a box around any type you select), and Notes (which allows you to make notes at any point you select).

All in all, this version of the Bible for Kindle has been very useful. I like that I'm able to travel with the Bible so easily. It was a little problematic trying to follow along, book to book, chapter to chapter, while in church or bible class. A little slower than actually having a paper Bible in front of me, but perhaps that will improve as I learn to use the Kindle better. However, the "Lookup", and "Search" features will certainly be an asset in my Bible study time.

The ease of moving about the Bible QUICKLY, is the only reason I gave this a 4-star, instead of a 5 star in using this on the Kindle. If you are not in a hurry, it's navigation is just fine. I think bookmarking might make quick navigation better, if you're trying to follow along in chruch services or a Bible class.

I would highly recommend this NIV version and this Kindle version of the Bible.

54 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to Use and Easy to Take With You, December 2, 2007

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Wayne Fogel (The Villages, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Holy Bible, Today's New International Version, TNIV (Kindle Edition)

This Kindle version of Today's New International Bible is well organized and easy to navigate. From the Bible's table of contents, you can go easily to any desired verse. You can then bookmark the page, so going back to it is easily accomplished for either bible study or services. The keyboard allows you to insert note at various passages, and the fact that it is a part of your Kindle, allows you to take your this Bible with you as you travel without adding any weight to your luggage. A true winner.

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Translation of a Timeless Collection of Inspired Texts, September 22, 2009

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C. Lambeth (Portland, Oregon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The TNIV Bible: Timeless Truth in Today's Language (Today's New International Version) (Paperback)

It is difficult to relate how much I appreciate this well-done translation. Like the NIV, the TNIV does not aim for a literal, word for word translation from the Hebrew, Aramaic or Greek ancient texts, but rather tries to get at the heart of the meaning behind those words. Good translations that shoot for a more literal, word-for-word approach include the NASB (New American Standard Bible), and a very good compromise between the NASB and the TNIV is the NRSV (New Revised Standard Version). All three are quite excellent and trustworthy, but they take slightly different approaches in communicating these ancient texts to contemporary English readers.

That being said, the TNIV takes all of the scholarship and hard work that went into the regular NIV, and made it even more accurate in communicating the original texts' meaning. This is most obvious in its use of gender inclusive language. For example, it oftentimes takes the gender-exclusive term like "men" and re-casts it as "people," or interprets the Greek word for "brothers" as "brothers and sisters." This would be a serious grievance if the original texts (in these instances) had specifically intended the male gender only, but that is not the case within the TNIV. This translation does quite well in keeping specific references to males as "men" or females as "women" when appropriate but takes great care to accurately communicate gender-inclusive terms when the biblical texts meant to include both genders. One specific example can be found in Genesis 1:27 "So God created HUMAN BEINGS in his own image..." Rather than the NIV's "So God created MAN in his own image... ." If interpreting this as "human beings" is offensive, it's because we aren't paying enough attention (or worse).

Contrary to popular but misguided caricatures, the TNIV does NOT eviscerate biblical imagery for Jesus as a man, nor does it eliminate the anthropomorphism of God as "Father." These images, literary devices and analogical representations are maintained and deeply respected by the TNIV. This translation was long overdue, and I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Thanks for reading,

-C. Lambeth