Posted on 01/28/2002 6:08:09 AM PST by FourtySeven
Edited on 04/22/2004 12:32:21 AM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
The International Bible Society said Monday that America's best-selling modern Bible is about to get an update using gender-neutral wording, despite past criticism of that idea from conservative Christians.
The revision will be called "Today's New International Version," or TNIV. The original "New International Version," which has sold more than 150 million copies worldwide since 1978, will remain on the market.
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FReegards,
David
Perhaps not...but this translation (and I use that term loosely)could certainly stumble those who *do* purchase it.
I have to wonder if the Christian bookstores will be carrying it. I'm on my way there this morning...I'll ask.
Probably. I personally have no problem with the use of the terms 'mankind' or men to refer to a group. It should be noted, though that sometimes the bible is referring exclusively to men. As in "men, love your wives", for example and sometimes it is referring to all 'mankind' or all the people.
Most people can make the distinction based on the context. However, there are always exceptions. ;0)
Table documenting over 300 verses changed in the new versions.
Table documenting complete verses removed in the new versions.
Table documenting 15 major Bible words removed in the new versions.
The New King James Bible: Counterfeit.
Did God silence some of the "scholars" working on the New Versions (see Luke 1:20)?
Did God silence a modern day Bible corrector on the John Ankerberg Show?
Please elaborate.
I personally use three - NIV, KJV and NSRV (Cath)-
You fundamentalists need to get out more. I've seen and heard "progressive" protestants and Catholics (the phony pro-choice feminist practitioners) recite the Lord's Prayer beginning with "Our Father-mother, Who art in heaven....." This bible is aimed straight at that market. You better believe that, if it takes off, that God as "mother" thing will be in the next revision. ANd the diversity police will see to it that it gets as wide a distribution and consideration among the military as the Wiccan crap.
God reveals HIMself as HE chooses. Although HE is not a man, he became man. He is as He is and we ought not fool with PC nonsense to try to find things that are not there.
Not a joking matter..
David
They sold this stupid idea as a 'marketing concept.' Dumb, really dumb. This concept is guaranteed to lose money.
The 'target market' has no interest in reading the Bible. Changing the words and altering the text in order to not 'offend' the public ..... is a magnificent waste of time.
I'll take my God as a "Him," thank you very much.
Coloring books for the kiddies coming as soon as I get gainful employment!
David
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