Getting a Bible used to be a much more simple process than it is today. Bibles on their own have become a profitable industry within the Christian Book market. There has literally been an explosion of new translations, paraphrases, and specialty Bibles, so much that it has become what we might call a maze of opportunity. There are more choices than ever before. The key is finding the best Bible for you. Here are a few Helpful Hints to get you stared. To get started, here are a few helpful hints to use as a guide if you have never bought a Bible for yourself, or haven't in a long time.
Here is a breif list of basic points to consider when chosing a Bible
1. Budget
2. What kind of Bible?
- Study Bible or Reading Bible?
- Specialty Bibles
A Bible translation is a version of the Bible that is taken from the original languages, usually using the oldest existing manuscripts into which an english (or other language) Bible is produced usually by a team of theologins and scholars who are fluent in both English and Biblical language. There are many translations such as: The King James Version (KJV), the New International Version (NIV), and the New American Standard Bible(NASB).
A paraphrased Bible is usually the work of one individual who puts the Bible into the english (or other language) using his or her own words to best express the meaning of scripture, either based on an existing translation or from the original Biblical languages.
3. Specifics
- Binding
- Print Size
- Do you need accessories?
Before purchasing your first Bible you might want to consider previewing different transations on websites like The Bible Gateway. You can find their web address on The Christian Notebook's list of favorite links.
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