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NIV Bible Still At Home in Pews Even After 30 Years

After twenty years of preparation and research, the New International Version (NIV) Bible was first released in 1978.  Why is it that this most recent modern translation of the Holy Bible has become the most read version?

The impact of the Bible on modern society is without parallel.  In a recent pole it was estimated that in the United States, around 92 percent of all households own at least one Bible.  Zondervan, who publishes the NIV Bible states that they have sold over 215 million copies in its various forms. The New International Version Bible is primarily a Protestant Bible and is particularly favours by American Evangelicals.

Why is the NIV Bible so popular? To answer this question, one must look at the predecessor to the NIV Bible, the King James Version (KJV).  The KJV Bible hailed from as far back as the mid 1500’s to the early 1600’s.  The KJV text was based on only the six Greek manuscripts from the Erasmus Greek text of the New Testament.  This limitation aside, the language is the main stumbling point for the King James Version Bible.  It is dated and difficult to understand.

Unlike the KJV Bible, The NIV Bible translation is based on more than 5,000 complete or partial manuscripts and papyri representing the best-available Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts.  A team of over 100 scholars from five English-speaking countries (United States, Great Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand), as well as editors and English language specialists worked on the NIV Bible translation. Scholars representing more than 20 denominations ensured that a truly internationally relevant and simple to understand text was developed.

From the very start of the long process of creating the New International Version, the Committee on Bible Translation established and upheld strict expectations for the New International Version: that it would be an accurate translation, that it would have the clarity of language and be of a  literary quality that would ensure that it was suitable for public and private reading, teaching, preaching, memorizing and liturgical use.

Translating a documents such as the original manuscripts and texts is a seemingly never ending task and so the scholars that worked on the NIV Bible have been open to criticism and suggestions.  Valid changes have been introduced into subsequent publications thus keeping the New International Version Bible as accurate as possible and true to the original text.  This no doubt the most compelling reason why the NIV Bible has been and continues to be the most used Bible Version in print today.

There are various renditions of the NIV Bible. One can find an NIV Pew Bible specifically designed for everyday use by your congregation. The NIV Study Bible is filled with additional background information such as archaeological notes, commentary from different sources, and extensive introductions to each book with notes from translators who worked on the NIV translation add additional clarifying information. More recently, the NIV Bible has been published in the Military Digi Camouflage Bible for use by American service men and women fighting all over the world. The specially designed NIV Worship Edition is found in Pews all over the world.

Zondervan has retained control over the distribution of the New International Version Bible.  The various versions of the NIV Bible are available at very reasonable prices through a variety of online affiliates. The texts are ministry-priced in bulk/case quantities and resale is prohibited.

This easy to read and simple to understand Bible translation has found its way into millions of Christian hearts and homes and with the loving attention from the people who have devoted their lives to creating it is sure to remain as popular as it is today, well into the future.

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	NIV Archaeological Study Bible: An Illustrated Walk Through Biblical History and Culture List Price: $19.99
	'Readers who desire a more intimate knowledge of the historical context of the Bible will appreciate the NIV Archaeological Study Bible. Full of informative articles and full-color photographs of places and objects from biblical times, this Bible examines the archaeological record surrounding God's Word and brings the biblical world to life...

	NIV Archaeological Study Bible, Large Print: An Illustrated Walk Through Biblical History and Culture List Price: $59.99 Sale Price: $34.83 Used From: $29.98
	A unique study Bible filled with informative articles and full-color photographs that will take you on an illustrated walk through biblical history and culture.

	Archaeological Study Bible: An Illustrated Walk Through Biblical History and Culture, Limited Edition List Price: $84.99 Sale Price: $48.40 Used From: $48.44
	A unique study Bible filled with informative articles and full-color photographs that will take you on an illustrated walk through biblical history and culture.

Inside the Bible $17.95 This book is a popular introduction to each of the 73 books of the Bible designed to help the reader grow in the knowledge and love of God's Word. The introduction to each book includes the time frame and author, the theme, a summary of the contents and some comments about the context in which it was written, the theology of the book, an outline, and a prayer taken from the book. Fr. Baker provides quick access to essential information the daily or occasional reader of sacred scripture should find helpful. The book may also be of help to more advanced students who wish to refresh their memory of a particular book of the Bible. By carefully reading Inside the Bible one can have a thumbnail summary of each book of the Bible at his fingertips. "Many Catholics revere the Bible without reading it. They find themselves paralyzed, not knowing where to start reading. Fr. Kenneth Baker comes to the rescue. In brief synopses of the 73 books he guides new readers through the threshold and shows them how they can move forward on their own. Inside the Bible will transform almost-readers into avid readers of the sacred text." "Karl Keating, Author, What Catholics Really Believe Fr. Kenneth Baker, S.J. , is the editor of Homiletic and Pastoral Review and author of the 3-volume series Fundamentals of Catholicism . '

The Bible and the Qur'an (Book on CD) $23.95 Read by Chris Knufke 'A Catholic missionary examines differences between the Bible and the Quran.

Catholic Study Bible $9.95 The 12th volume in this very popular study Bible series based on the Ignatius Bible, the Revised Standard Version edition. Each volume in the series contains numerous Bible study helps and tools that include insights from the Church Fathers, topical essays, word studies and charts, maps, study questions and a cross-reference section.'

Walking the Bible $24.95 This beautifully shot PBS special offers valuable insights into the roots of the Biblical narrative. Both a heart-racing adventure and an uplifting quest, it presents one man's epic journey "by foot, jeep, rowboat and camel"through the stories of the first five books of the Bible. From crossing the Red Sea to climbing Mt. Sinai, to considering the burning bush, Bruce Feiler's inspiring odyssey will bring you back to the world of the major Biblical characters.

Ignatius Bible - New Testament on CD $58.95 Read by Mark Taheny Revised Standard Version"Regarded by many Bible scholars as the most beautiful, accurate and clearest modern translation of the Bible in English.

	NIV Archaeological Study Bible: An Illustrated Walk Through Biblical History and Culture List Price: $49.99 Sale Price: $26.06 Used From: $12.99
	'Readers who desire a more intimate knowledge of the historical context of the Bible will appreciate the NIV Archaeological Study Bible. Full of informative articles and full-color photographs of places and objects from biblical times, this Bible examines the archaeological record surrounding God's Word and brings the biblical world to life...

	NIV Archaeological Study Bible, Large Print: An Illustrated Walk Through Biblical History and Culture List Price: $59.99 Sale Price: $34.83 Used From: $29.98
	'Readers who desire a more intimate knowledge of the historical context of the Bible will appreciate the NIV Archaeological Study Bible. Full of informative articles and full-color photographs of places and objects from biblical times, this Bible examines the archaeological record surrounding God's Word and brings the biblical world to life...