The NIV Version Bible
The absolute bestselling Bible in the world is a tough title to earn. The King James Version is still the top selling translation ever, but currently topping the charts of Bible translations is the New International Version. Ever since it was first released in 1978 over 400 million NIV Bibles have been sold. Recently a new, New International Version has been released, making it the most recent and the most popular. How do you become the number one selling translation? Glad you asked.
How Do You Stay Number One?
The NIV translation is widely available through most Christian retail stores and most major wholesale distributors offer it, but it is distributed primarily through Zondervan Publishing. The entire Bible as currently available has undergone several updates, most of them minor; the most ballyhooed was one having to do with gender references to God as "He", so the NIV people simply made them "God". It does not really impact the body of the text - we know which Who we're referring to. Writing "He" is more a stumbling block to those who insisted on the change than to those who truly love the Scriptures themselves. As in many such issues the change was ultimately made to pacify a loud minority.
When you consider it took 100 scholars from 5 continents 10 years to assemble it, there is no reason to be concerned that the New International Version is as it should be. The language style better fits the type of church we have in the twenty-first century without destroying the flow of the language or the fundamental content of the original writings, and because it is a balance between a total paraphrase and a very literal translation it is readable to a larger audience making it a popular choice for many pastors and teachers.
Should You Own an NIV Bible?
You will find many of the more of the popular Bible studies and inspirational devotionals use the NIV as their reference. One of the best uses of the NIV I have personally seen is the NIV One Year Bible. It takes you through the entire Bible in a year, and there is no better way to find out if you like the translation than to read it cover to cover. If you have always loved the KJV or one of the other more literal Word for Word translations I would suggest you consider the NIV Bible and do your own side-by-side comparison.
You may find you have preferences which lean toward, or you may elect to stay with your more traditional version. If you prefer a more literal translation, but don't necessarily want to wade through all the "thee's and thou's" I would recommend the NKJV or the ESV (English Standard Version). You might also want to consider trying a Parallel Bible which allows you to enjoy several Bibles side-by-side. Or there is always the option to use your iPad for an online Bible site, I personally recommend Biblos.com
How Do You Stay Number One?
The NIV translation is widely available through most Christian retail stores and most major wholesale distributors offer it, but it is distributed primarily through Zondervan Publishing. The entire Bible as currently available has undergone several updates, most of them minor; the most ballyhooed was one having to do with gender references to God as "He", so the NIV people simply made them "God". It does not really impact the body of the text - we know which Who we're referring to. Writing "He" is more a stumbling block to those who insisted on the change than to those who truly love the Scriptures themselves. As in many such issues the change was ultimately made to pacify a loud minority.
When you consider it took 100 scholars from 5 continents 10 years to assemble it, there is no reason to be concerned that the New International Version is as it should be. The language style better fits the type of church we have in the twenty-first century without destroying the flow of the language or the fundamental content of the original writings, and because it is a balance between a total paraphrase and a very literal translation it is readable to a larger audience making it a popular choice for many pastors and teachers.
Should You Own an NIV Bible?
You will find many of the more of the popular Bible studies and inspirational devotionals use the NIV as their reference. One of the best uses of the NIV I have personally seen is the NIV One Year Bible. It takes you through the entire Bible in a year, and there is no better way to find out if you like the translation than to read it cover to cover. If you have always loved the KJV or one of the other more literal Word for Word translations I would suggest you consider the NIV Bible and do your own side-by-side comparison.
You may find you have preferences which lean toward, or you may elect to stay with your more traditional version. If you prefer a more literal translation, but don't necessarily want to wade through all the "thee's and thou's" I would recommend the NKJV or the ESV (English Standard Version). You might also want to consider trying a Parallel Bible which allows you to enjoy several Bibles side-by-side. Or there is always the option to use your iPad for an online Bible site, I personally recommend Biblos.com
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You can find the NIV alongside many other great translations with more specific details and many choices of size, covers, and study versions. For more explanation on the many Bible translations you may want to visit the resource library at one of many quality online Christian Bookstores. Consider the NIV Bible, you will see it bring your Bible reading and study into the twenty-first century. Be Blessed. Godspeed.
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