It was always daunting to try to read the King James version of the Bible; archaic language, measurements to which modern readers cannot relate, and a general feeling of failure when an average person attempts to read it. I know I was frequently confused and unsure at what I had read!
Not so with the New Living Translation, which reads very well, yet retains all of the meaning of the original translations. Footnotes are liberally scattered in cases of translation ambiguity - and gives alternate possibility. It is nicely bound (hardcover) and the type is sized right for visibility.
What's nice about this Bible is that each day has a different theme, which allows you to read a short example, story, or anecdote as it relates to specific Scripture. Since I just bought this in August, I didn't start with January 1.
Reading the Bible no longer has to be a daunting task, with trying to figure out the "begat"s and the "thine"s and attempting to figure out a "cubit". It's a pleasure to read and makes one want to keep reading! |
iWorship Daily Devotional Bible-NLT Books In Print, Audio Books.