Translation

[Ray McCraw]

Is there a recommended Bible translation for the Book of Faith studies?

[Ray McCraw]

I asked the question to see if there was a translation the ELCA recommends. As far as "should there be" that is why I asked the question. Thanks for the comment.

Jim Will said:

Should there be?

[Bobbie Steinhauer]

I don't know if there is anything recommended, but in my class we are using several different translations. I use NRSV, because I prefer historically accurate, as well as the study aids. I encourage people to use whatever they are comfortable with, their "home" Bible.

I also use www.biblegateway.com to find lots of translations for a particular scripture. I think more than the translation is what speaks to you. I found a wonderful archaeology Bible over Christmas shopping for my nephew and I'm just looking for the opportunity to need it.

When we do Bible stories at home, each of my daughters has their own Bible, which are different from my translation. We use all of them.

I had fun Bible shopping, though I ended up buying one online. I suggest going to Barnes & Noble, buying a hot drink and parking yourself in the Bible section. It's great fun on a winter day.

[Ray McCraw]

Great information! Thanks. I have been using the ESV and like it also.
Bobbie Steinhauer said:

I don't know if there is anything recommended, but in my class we are using several different translations. I use NRSV, because I prefer historically accurate, as well as the study aids. I encourage people to use whatever they are comfortable with, their "home" Bible.

I also use www.biblegateway.com to find lots of translations for a particular scripture. I think more than the translation is what speaks to you. I found a wonderful archaeology Bible over Christmas shopping for my nephew and I'm just looking for the opportunity to need it.

When we do Bible stories at home, each of my daughters has their own Bible, which are different from my translation. We use all of them.

I had fun Bible shopping, though I ended up buying one online. I suggest going to Barnes & Noble, buying a hot drink and parking yourself in the Bible section. It's great fun on a winter day.

[Pastor Justin Johnson]

Good day Ray,

Although I feel that there is no perfect translation, I tend to use the NRSV or the NIV (for personal devotions) and I also like the NASB.

The advice I give to folks though if they are serious about Bible study is to avoid transliterations. An example of this might be the Good News Bible or the newer Message. Now, this is not to say they are bad, but if one is going to get into the deep end of Bible study, a transliteration won't help.

[Ray McCraw]

Thank you, Pastor. I enjoyed your response and appreciate it.
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Pastor Justin Johnson said:

Good day Ray,

Although I feel that there is no perfect translation, I tend to use the NRSV or the NIV (for personal devotions) and I also like the NASB.

The advice I give to folks though if they are serious about Bible study is to avoid transliterations. An example of this might be the Good News Bible or the newer Message. Now, this is not to say they are bad, but if one is going to get into the deep end of Bible study, a transliteration won't help.

[Tracy Bieger]

Has anyone here seen the Lutheran Study Bible yet? We just placed an order for some for our church, and I'm really looking forward to seeing them.

[Anna Marsh]

Tracy,

There are other conversations on this site where staff from AF have shared sample pages that you could take a look at (like this one). Also, try going to the AF online store's page for the Lutheran Study Bible--there are more samples there! See the blue tabs about halfway down the page for more information.

Let us know what you think of it after it arrives!

Thanks,
Anna

[Kristina Patten]

Another place to look is Facebook! You can join this Lutheran Study Bible group, and there are some sample pages and cover images there, too.