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Share Tweet Save. The committee also includes a Jewish scholar. Standing in the tradition of the RSV, which was the only major English translation that included both the standard Protestant canon and the books that are traditionally used by Roman Catholic and Orthodox Christians the so-called "Apocryphal" or "Deuterocanonical" books , the NRSV is available in three formats: a standard edition with or without the Apocrypha, a Roman Catholic Edition, which has the so-called "Apocryphal" or "Deuterocanonical" books in the Roman Catholic canonical order, and The Common Bible, which includes all books that belong to the Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Orthodox canons.

The NRSV stands out among the many translations available today as the Bible translation that is the most widely "authorized" by the churches. It received the endorsement of thirty-three Protestant churches. It received the imprimatur of the American and Canadian Conferences of Catholic bishops. Use our Bible Finder to find additional Bibles!

Add To Cart. HarperCollins Study Bible - eBook. The Holy Bible - eBook. Breakthrough Prayer - eBook. Related Products. The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible NRSV was published in and has received the widest acclaim and broadest support from academics and church leaders of any modern English translation.

Equally important, it sets a new standard for the 21st Century. The NRSV stands out among the many translations because it is "as literal as possible" in adhering to the ancient texts and only "as free as necessary" to make the meaning clear in graceful, understandable English.

It draws on newly available sources that increase our understanding of many previously obscure biblical passages. These sources include new-found manuscripts, the Dead Sea Scrolls, other texts, inscriptions, and archaeological finds from the ancient Near East, and new understandings of Greek and Hebrew grammar. No changes are made to the text. All quotations must be accurate to the text, including all appropriate punctuation, capitalization, etc.

The applicable notice of copyright must appear in an appropriate location in the publication in which they are quoted. As a result, a few changes were authorized for subsequent editions, most of them corrections of punctuation, capitalization, or footnotes. Some of them are changes of words and phrases made in the interest of consistency, clarity, or accuracy of translation.

The Revised Standard Version Bible Committee is a continuing body, holding its meetings at regular intervals. It has become both ecumenical and international, with Protestant and Catholic members, who come from Great Britain, Canada, and the United States. The Second Edition of the translation of the New Testament profits from textual and linguistic studies published since the Revised Standard Version New Testament was first issued in Many proposals for modification were submitted to the Committee by individuals and by two denominational committees.

All of these were given careful attention by the Committee. Two passages, the longer ending of Mark With new manuscript support, two passages, Lk Notes are added which indicate significant variations, additions, or omissions in the ancient authorities Mt 9. Some of the revisions clarify the meaning through rephrasing or reordering the text see Mk 5.

Even when the changes appear to be largely matters of English style, they have the purpose of presenting to the reader more adequately the meaning of the text see Mt The Revised Standard Version Bible seeks to preserve all that is best in the English Bible as it has been known and used through the years.

It is intended for use in public and private worship, not merely for reading and instruction. We have resisted the temptation to use phrases that are merely current usage, and have sought to put the message of the Bible in simple, enduring words that are worthy to stand in the great Tyndale-King James tradition.

The Bible is more than a historical document to be preserved. And it is more than a classic of English literature to be cherished and admired. It records the life and work of Him in whom the Word of God became flesh and dwelt among men. That Word must not be disguised in phrases that are no longer clear, or hidden under words that have changed or lost their meaning. It must stand forth in language that is direct and plain and meaningful to people today.

It is our hope and our earnest prayer that this Revised Standard Version of the Bible may be used by God to speak to men in these momentous times, and to help them to understand and believe and obey his Word. A typical Bible has , words and 4 million letters. Typefaces used in the Bible must feel authentic, must be well-crafted, highly-readable, and help you better understand the words you are reading. It delivers a smooth reading experience that complements the foremost Bible translation vetted by Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, Evangelical, and Jewish scholars.

Translation Committee. Frequently Asked Questions. What is Comfort Print? Engaging the Bible. Renowned for its beautiful balance of scholarship and readability, the New Revised Standard Version NRSV faithfully serves the church in personal spiritual formation, in the liturgy, and in the academy. The foremost Bible translation vetted by Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, Evangelical, and Jewish scholars invites you to deeply explore Scripture. Protestant Canon.

Protestant Canon with Apocrypha. Catholic Bibles. Beardslee Phyllis A. Bird George Coats Demetrios J. Constantelos Robert C. Dentan Alexander A. Cheryl Exum Reginald H. Fuller Paul D. Hanson Walter Harrelson William L. Holladay Sherman E. Johnson Robert A. Kraft George M. Landes Conrad E. Dean McBride, Jr. Bruce M. Metzger Patrick D. Miller Paul S. Minear Lucetta Mowry Roland E.