@ chik000001
I really do not agree that versions of Qur'an exists and I brought forward many reasons which need not to be repeated whether you accept them or otherwise. I am sure no Muslim will accept what you brought as versions of Qur'an but in contrast all Christians believed that there are tens of versions of bibles. Thus:
Early English Translations & Versions
The “Venerable Bede” is reported to have made the first translation of the Bible into a language used in England during the VIII century. He is credited with at least translating portions of the gospel of John and his translation was attested to by others. In the following two centuries there appeared a few more incomplete translations. One of them is the so-called “Alfred version” (reputedly by King Alfred) and was of some of the Psalms.
Modern Translations
The “King James Version” (KJV) was authorized by King James I of England in 1604 as a new translation of the Bible. It was intended to be a comprehensive revision of the Bishops Bible (published in 1568) and was to incorporate comparisons of the Greek text of Erasmus and the Hebrew Masoretic texts and earlier English translations. A group of 47 translators began in 1607 with this monumental task, and they completed it in 1611. It is also referred to as “The Authorized Version” or AV, and it became the standard translation among English speaking Protestants. It was the most popular Bible until 1987, and is still widely used and preferred by many.
Darby Translation
This Bible was translated by John Nelson Darby in 1890. Darby was an Anglo-Irish Bible teacher and was associated with the early years of the Plymouth Brethren.
American Standard Version
This Bible was first published in 1901 and is regarded as the most literal English translation of the Bible. It is a very popular Bible for Bible studies. The “American Standard” translators incorporated older “eastern manuscripts” which have become the basis for most modern English translations, whereas the King James Version was entirely from “western manuscripts.”
Revised Standard Version(RSV)
The Revised Standard version is a revision of the “Authorized Version,” or the “King James Version” of 1611 and of the “American Standard Version” of 1901. In an attempt to provide great accuracy, the best ancient texts available at the time were used.
New International Version(NIV)
In 1965 work on the “New International Version” of the Bible was begun and it was translated by over 100 scholars using currently available Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek texts. The goal for this version was to produce an accurate translation that would have clarity and literary quality. It was completed in 1978.
New American Standard Bible(NASB)
While trying to preserve the literal accuracy of the 1901 ASV while attempting to update the grammar and terminology, the “New American Standard Version” came into existence. It is a revision of the old ASV.
The New King James Version
In 1979 this newer translation of the original “King James Version” was published. Although this version did not really win the approval of the general public, it was designed to make a modern translation that reminds people of the KJV and answers the criticism of the post-1881 translations.
Now that we have covered that very basics of information regarding Bible versions, here are a few more modern Bibles from which you can choose! Check at your local Christian bookstore, or order from the Internet. Find them by doing a word search. There is something for everyone!
The Full Life Study Bible(NIV and KJV)
“...Developed especially for Spirit-filled Christians.”
The Leadership Bible(NIV)
“offers both a defining purpose beyond the temporal "bottom line" thinking of society and a relevant model for contemporary leadership.”
The NIV Women's Devotional Bible 2
“A shower of brand new devotions in another edition of the best-selling Bible for women.”
Teen Study Bible — Revised Edition (NIV)
“Want to get teenagers into the Bible? Give them a Bible that speaks to their world.”
The Collegiate Devotional Bible (NIV)
“College-age students will find a compass for making life choices in this NIV devotional Bible”
The Student Serendipity Bible (NIV)
“Bible Helps Youth Leaders Prepare Effectively”
The Christian Growth Study Bible
“Discover Your Personal Path Toward Knowing God and Making Him Known"
The African-American Devotional Bible
“300 Daily Devotions from Prominent African-American Christians”
and more still........!
The Living Insights Bible
The Journey - NIV
The Quest Study Bible
The Mommy & Me Story Bible
The New International Reader's Version (NIrV)
The NIrV Kid's Study Bible
The NIV Senior's Devotional Bible The Teen Study Bible
The Men's Devotional Bible
The Women's Devotional Bible 1
The Student Bible
The NIV Life Application Bible
The New Adventure Bible
I WONDER IF YOU WILL DENY THAT THESE VERSIONS OF BIBLE EXISTS
IN ZAKA FADI, FADI GASKIYA, KOMAI TA JA MA A YI MAKA
Posted: at 7-01-2011 05:28 PM (14 years ago) | Hero |
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