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The Precise Parallel New Testament: Greek Text · King James Version · Rheims Bible · New International Version · New Revised Standard Version · New ... New American Standard Bible · Amplified Bible Hardcover – January 1, 1995

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The Precise Parallel New Testament presents seven of the most well-known New Testament translations side by side on each page along with the original Greek text. Comparing these translations verse by verse brings to light important differences in language and interpretation among seven works based on the same original language documents.
The translations included in The Precise Parallel New Testament have all at one time been considered the most accurate versions of their eras. This volume reveals how the perception of accuracy has changed over the years. The emergence of new scholarship and the growing importance of issues such as inclusive language have forced revisions of older versions such as the King James and the Rheims. These changes have caused more contemporary translations to emerge including The New American Standard, considered the closest approximation to a word-for-word translation of the original texts, and The Amplified Bible, which reflects word for word accuracy in a different way by providing alternative translations of certain words within the text to make their meaning clearer.
The Precise Parallel New Testament includes translations spanning the widest range of Christian perspectives. The Rheims and the more contemporaryNew American Bible are preferred by Catholics. The New International Version and The New American Standard present a more evangelical view in their interpretation. The New Revised Standard Version is favored by mainline Protestants for its accuracy and sensitivity to issues such as inclusive language.
This volume gives remarkable insight into the effects time and differet faith orientations have had on translation of this fundamental work. The Precise Parallel New Testament is an invaluable resource for readers with a deep interest in the study of language and the Bible. It is also an excellent reference tool for pastors and language scholars.
* Gives insight into the influences of different faiths and social views on translation of the Bible.
* Presents seven of the most well-known Bible translations side by side for comparison with the original Greek.

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January 1, 1995
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press (January 1, 1995)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 1470 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0195284127
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0195284126
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.39 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.31 x 1.41 x 6.89 inches

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Andrea di Pietro della Gondola

Best parallel NT

Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2009

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The Precise Parallel New Testament (PPNT) is the best parallel NT available. It combines venerable "old" translations (King James Version and Douay Rheims), and modern translations of broad appeal to Protestant and Catholic alike (New International Version, New Revised Standard Version, New American Bible, and New American Standard Bible). It also includes the Amplified Bible which, although it cannot be used for daily reading, is very useful for bible study. But the linchpin to this parallel bible is that, in addition to all these other translations, it includes the Greek text (UBS4). This combination of translations literal, loose, and the original text make this my bible of choice for sermon preparation and study.

My only complaint is that it lacks ample margins. Fortunately, the parallel texts often are of differing length, leaving sometimes substantial room for marking and noting the text.

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Markos

helpful resource even for advanced NT Greek learners

Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2007

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As an intermediate/advanced New Testament Greek learner, I found this book to be very helpful. Often the best grammatical commentary on a passage is a translation. If you are having problems unpacking difficult Greek, reading seven translations should give you the solution as well as a grammatical commentary like Zerwick's. This book allows you to look up a tough Greek passage and easily refer to a bunch of translations.
The Greek text is from UBS 4. The font is really small and not the best font available (UBS 3 has a better font; and Robinson's Byzantine text has the best font.) For that I give the book four instead of five stars. Since most of the page is used up, I'm not sure what the solution would be to give a bigger font; maybe only include say four translations, but I like all seven included. The layout of the book has the KJV right next to the Greek text and the NASB, the most literal version available, right across from it, so it is easy to go from the Greek text to your crib. A lot of purists don't like the Amplified, but this often helps you with the Greek, i.e. it will include two or more meanings of a Greek word when we really don't know which is to be prefered. I would probably have skipped the NIV and NRSV, since they are simply way to free, but they occasionally give insights too. Every now and then, the NRSV will be MORE literal than the KJV--i.e in Mk 13:26 the later follows the Greek more closely "in clouds" versus the KJV "in the clouds." This book also includes a rare treat that I really did not know about. For lovers of the KJV (and we are love the KJV) this book includes the Rheims NT which is a Catholic version made shortly BEFORE the KJV which is extremely similar to the KJV. It is kind of neat to see another version which uses the beautiful Elizabethan English, but which is sometimes closer to the Greek than the KJV.
The book's binding is sturdy and the book is a good size, not too large and heavy. Considering the price it is a handly diglot to own, except it is a octoglot! Again, I recommend this if your Greek is really GOOD. Ironically, those of us who read the NT in the original Greek may NOT refer to translations often enough. Here they are in a handy, helpful form.

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Outstanding Text for Those Who Prefer Tighter Translation

Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2008

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During Bible studies, it is a real plus to have different translations available. This fine volume has eight translations on facing pages; it is definitely easier to compare passages without having to flip through multiple Bibles. I much prefer the King James Version to more contemporary texts; I find the language to be more on point and less "loosey goosey." Thus, I was delighted with this volume and use it more frequently than my Contemporary Parallel version.

I rated this text as four stars because the print is extremely small and does require some concentration for those of us with less than perfect vision. Further, due to its size, it would have been helpful if the book had been thumb indexed. While it is easy enough to purchase tabs at any Christian book store, I find that they will tear off. This is almost a given with this book because the paper is so thin.

I would love to see some publisher compile a similar Old Testament volume in both Contemporary and Precise Parallel versions. Yes, Guidepost does have something like that, but it only contains four translations.

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Rosc

All around excellent

Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2012

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I never realized there were so many differences among the various bible publications out there, until I started delving into Catholicism, and found that there are in fact some very major differences, not just in the sources and translations, but in the inclusions and omissions. So, what better place to start my studies than with a book that includes EIGHT excellent versions all together.

I had originally been looking up everything I was interested in on several parallel bible sites on the Internet, and these are great when I have access to a computer. But, maybe I'm showing my age here, I still like having a hard copy in hand to take with me and to be able to flip through pages, and I just find it so much easier to bookmark a page and flip back to something else when cross-referencing, etc.. Again, this is probably more a sign of my age and how I learned to use books as a youth, when a young person today would likely find scanning multiple "windows" on a computer much easier! I find computer reading to be tiresome :)

I found a used copy for about $25ish in "Acceptable" condition, which for this copy meant it has a library stamp on the edges, but otherwise is in great condition, no marks, no dog-ears, and still has a dust-cover in good shape.

So, overall, very pleased and I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in not only the Gospel, but in history, philosophy, language studies, etc.

The Bible is still a best-seller, for a reason :)

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LLS

Great for bible study.

Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2017

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Very nice. I enjoy seeing The KJV and The Amplified Bible where I can compare them.
The others are icing on the cake.

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Gerald Rieder

Study reference

Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2018

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