Public Domain Bibles

Holy Bible and lesser things ^ | n/a | Michael Paul Johnson

[Incorrigible Oracle]

"This translation of the Holy Bible is in the public domain, since its copyright has expired. You are encouraged to download, copy, publish, and use this translation freely."

American Standard Version of the Holy Bible (1901)

King James Version of the The Holy Bible with Apocrypha

A Modern English translation of the Holy Bible that can be legally copied and republished

 

[Incorrigible Oracle]

Just an FYI for the folks at Free Republic!
Source: The Holy Bible and lesser things

[RochesterFan]

Thanks for posting. Let me also point out that the New English Translation (NET) was also produced for the express purpose of free distribution. Note the following from the Bublical Studies Foundation website:

The NET Bible (New English Translation) is a completely new translation of the Bible, not a revision or an update of a previous English version. It is being completed by more than twenty biblical scholars who are working directly from the best currently available Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts. The translation project originally started as an attempt to provide an electronic version of a modern translation for electronic distribution over the Internet and on CD-Rom. Anyone anywhere in the world with an Internet connection will be able to use and print out the NET Bible without cost for personal study. In addition, anyone who wants to share the Bible with others can print unlimited copies and give them away free to others.

See the NET Bible to get yours. Note that it is copyrighted to prevent alteration, not free distribution. They also permit publishers to sell specially formatted versions (i.e for a PDA or fancy leather). But you can always get a free version and print and distribute it. I really find the translators' notes helpful.

[RnMomof7]

I attended a couple off campus classes from Western reform seminary and I noticed that the New English bible was the bible of choice. I have not read it as I an a KJ/NKJ/NAS user but I will look it up now thanks

[Tribune7]

bump

[rwfromkansas]

The note on Romans 9 about vessels for destruction is interesting and ultimately comes to a Calvinist conclusion of the passage.

[RnMomof7]

The note on Romans 9 about vessels for destruction is interesting and ultimately comes to a Calvinist conclusion of the passage.

As I would think is a clear reading of the text.

[rwfromkansas]

Definitely, but I was surprised they actually admitted it.

[sola gracia]

I really like the English Standard Version. I am now using it in my preaching.

[aimhigh]

God must chuckle as he sees any man placing a copyright on His word.

[B Knotts]

Downloadable Douay-Rheims Bible (in the public domain)

[RochesterFan]

God must chuckle as he sees any man placing a copyright on His word.

What translators copyright is the translation and notes. None of whom I know are so haughty as to copyright anything else. The goal with the NET is to prevent alteration not distribution. Because God is a God of order, not disorder, I hope that He would approve of these motivations.

[lockeliberty]

"Spirit of the Reformation Study Bible" is now available.

Order your copy today.

[Uri’el-2012]

I attended a couple off campus classes from Western reform seminary and I noticed that the New English bible was the bible of choice. I have not read it as I an a KJ/NKJ/NAS user but I will look it up now thanks


3 posted on 07/19/2003 1:54 PM MDT by RnMomof7

For followers of the L-rd, who take the Word of G-d seriously, I recommend the NASB.

NASB

It is the truest to the original Koine Greek that the Ru'akh haKodesh breathed.

Psalm 95:1 O come, let us sing for joy to YHWH, Let us shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation(Y'shua).

chuck <truth@YeshuaHaMashiach>

[RnMomof7]

My current Bible is NSAB But I really like the poetry of the KJV :>)

[Incorrigible Oracle]

Yes, but legally public domain makes a difference in some situations. For example, you might want to excerpt large blocks for a website or other project without asking permission.

I for one don't believe that translations should be offered copyright protection, at least as copyright law is applied today. Of course translation is not word-for-word and often paraphrasing is used. For that reason translations are affored protection because human choice is used in doing the work. Also, original material (commentary and artwork) may be included. That said, translation is not really a creative work such as music, visual arts, and other creative forms of expression. In addition, many people reading this would say that God's work should not be copyrighted even if translated. Effort is not the same as creation: should the bridge-builder demand a royalty for every person using the materialization of their labor?

[irishtenor]

I like it:>)

[Jerry_M]

Let me recommend another one, the HCSB, or Holman Christian Standard Bible. The NT has been available for a couple of years now, and the entire Bible will soon be available.

The intersting thing is that the entire Bible will be available online prior to being published traditionally. Starting next month it will be available at www.lifeway.com and other sites.

(Note, while Lifeway and Holman are SBC enterprises, this is not a "Southern Baptist only" Bible. The list of editors and contributors is impressive, as are the rules of translation and the end product. I have been very impressed with the NT.)

[DreamWeaver]

Thanks for the ping, however, I have become very leary (sp?) of newer Bibles and newer translations ever since I visited a web site that had a breakdown of all Bibles and compared them to the KJV Statistically it had a break down showing the ommisions and additions to the Word. For example, I could not believe how many times the name of Jesus was ommitted, among other important things etc. I don't have the site address anymore but I sure would wish I had bookmarked it. If I come across it I will post it here. People really would be amazed. I'll stick with the KJV.

[RnMomof7]

Thanks for the ping, however, I have become very leary (sp?) of newer Bibles and newer translations ever since I visited a web site that had a breakdown of all Bibles and compared them to the KJV Statistically it had a break down showing the ommisions and additions to the Word. For example, I could not believe how many times the name of Jesus was ommitted, among other important things etc. I don't have the site address anymore but I sure would wish I had bookmarked it. If I come across it I will post it here. People really would be amazed. I'll stick with the KJV.

I have KJV along with others..actually there are many errors in the KJV too . The newer study bibles usually foot note variances from the KJV or other scholarship. This my guess you visited a site that started out with a bias.

The NAS is supposed to be the most accurate translation although not as poetic as the KJV nor as readable as the (awful) NIV .

Have you looked at the NKJ? pretty good middle ground.

[DreamWeaver]

This my guess you visited a site that started out with a bias.

No, it did not appear to be biased, it just had a chart showing the differences in Bibles that are eliminating important words in scripture compared to the KJV.. Yes I have checked out the NKJ and it was like you said, middle ground in comparison to others. Guess I'll just stick with my KJV..One preacher that I was listening to, kind of summed it up IMO.. He stated that the KJV also has some errors but !! the errors that were made are all known, due to it being one of the older ones. We still have not come to that point with the newer ones.