History of the new international version of the bible. The project was further endorsed a year later when a vast number of church leaders met in chicago in 1966. Apr 16, 2019 as late as 2014, a major study on the bible in american life found that 55 percent of bible readers said they reached most often for the king james version, compared with only 19 percent who. Jan 02, 2020 todays new international version history the todays new international version was published in 2005 by zondervan, while the rights to it are held by biblica, a nonprofit that uses revenue gained from bible sales to translate and distribute bibles in indigenous languages all over the world. Ive got nothing against the watereddown english versions sold today in bible bookstores. The only reliable english bible today is the authorized 1611 king james bible. A further dimension was added with the publication of the new international version of the bible. The new testament was first published in 1973 and the complete bible was published in 1978 and revised in 1984. These over20,000 notes are the handiwork of the same translation team that produced this bibles text, the new international version. Nevertheless, the translation, which has undergone several revisions. About the nkjv thomas nelson bibles new king james version. The protestant bible, of which the niv is one version, is seven books shorter than the bible used by roman catholics.
Mar 29, 2019 the new international version niv was birthed in 1965 when a multidenominational, international group of scholars gathered at palos heights, illinois, and came to an agreement that a new translation of the bible in contemporary english language was greatly needed. Advantages of the new international version the new international version is an excellent translation into very good contemporary english, very suitable for study and reading out loud. A selfgoverning body of fifteen biblical scholars, the committee on bible translation cbt was formed and charged with responsibility for the version, and in 1968. Hebrews 9 new international version worship in the earthly tabernacle 1 now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary.
New international version niv download the free bible app. In 1967, the new york bible society now biblica generously undertook the financial sponsorship of creating a contemporary english translation of the bible. These are all of the chapters of the book of romans. I guarantee you that most of the professed christians who deny the pretribulation rapture are using an niv new international version of the bible. The niv bible was produced by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available. The books of the bible audio bible new international.
New international version copyright and usage information. The new international version niv was birthed in 1965 when a multidenominational, international group of scholars gathered at palos heights, illinois, and came to an agreement that a new translation of the bible in contemporary english language was greatly needed. Todays new international version history the todays new international version was published in 2005 by zondervan, while the rights to it are held by biblica, a nonprofit that uses revenue gained from bible sales to translate and distribute bibles in indigenous languages all over the world. New international version published from 19012000 church history. Home of the niv bible translation biblica is the translation sponsor of the new international version bible. The vision for the english standard version bible began in the early 1990s when many evangelical leaders felt a new wordforword bible translation was needed, a translation that would be characterized by accuracy and literary excellence, in the classic style of the tyndale new testament and the king james bible. These over20,000 notes are the handiwork of the same translation team that produced this bible s text, the new international version. Romans bible book with full chapters new international. Pick up a king james version of the bible and leaf through its pages. In 1968, biblica then the new york bible society came on board as the nivs financial sponsor, mortgaging its office space in manhattan and new jersey so that howard longs dream of a trustworthy, accessible bible translation would become reality.
History of the king james version of the bible the holy bible, containing the old and new testaments, king james version also known as kjv. Even today, 400 years since the king james version was first published, it is still what people think of first when they think of the bible. The project was further endorsed a year later when a vast number of church leaders. The inspiring story of how the niv bible became a reality biblica. In 2009 the organization that owns the of the new international version, the international bible society, changed its name to biblica. Jan 02, 2020 new international version history the new international version niv was conceived in 1965 when, after several years of study by committees from the christian reformed church and the national association of evangelicals, a transdenominational and international group of scholars met at palos heights, illinois, and agreed on the need for a. Featuring the accurate, readable, and clear new international version niv translation, the niv artisan collection bible for girls provides unique spaces to reflect on gods word through writing, drawing, doodling or any other way an artsy girl chooses to connect deeper with scripture. New international version niv download the free bible. New international version history the new international version niv was conceived in 1965 when, after several years of study by committees from the christian reformed church and the national association of evangelicals, a transdenominational and international group of scholars met at palos heights, illinois, and agreed on the need. As late as 2014, a major study on the bible in american life found that 55 percent of bible readers said they reached most often for the king james version, compared with only 19 percent who. The new international version niv a history and evaluation.
The new international version niv bible read by millions was more than five. New international version niv bible pdf turnback to god. It is a good translation for scholarly study, because it is one of the two translations in the most scholarly bible commentary, the interpreters bible. Since its initial publication in 1978, the niv has become one of the most trusted modern bible translations in the world. Audiobible niv dramatized new international version high quality full. I must register one strong protest against one particular translation.
New international version history the new international version niv was conceived in 1965 when, after several years of study by committees from the christian reformed church and the national association of evangelicals, a transdenominational and international group of scholars met at palos heights, illinois, and agreed on the need for a. Answering this question should lead to the pursuit of bible. He thought to have a bible which had more simpler and easily understandable terminology for the newly baptized believer rather than a complicated version which needed a dictionary to go. The holy bible new international version niv just click on the chapter number you want to read opposite the name of the book. The niv removes or changes 65,000 words as compared to the king james bible. Ever since he became a christian at the age of 40, it has been poirot actor david suchets dream to make an audio recording of the bible. The revision has been so thorough, in fact, that the dictionary merits a new name. Two years ago, the niv new international version 2011 was released as the. Granted, i still prefer to read gods word in the original tongues, not in a modern translation.
Apr 29, 2019 the vision for the english standard version bible began in the early 1990s when many evangelical leaders felt a new wordforword bible translation was needed, a translation that would be characterized by accuracy and literary excellence, in the classic style of the tyndale new testament and the king james bible. The new international version published 19012000 church. At biblica, we believe that with god, all things are possible. When the new international version was published in 1980, i was one of those who hailed it.
The niv began in 1956 with the formation of a small committee to study. Hebrews 6 new international version 1 therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death. The new international version niv is an english translation of the christian bible and is the most popular of the modern translations of the bible made in the twentieth century. A group of scholars, gathered in illinois exposed the need of new translation of the bible in contemporary english. The new international version niv is a translation of the bible. Niv bible new international version the niv bible translation. I was viewing your site on the net, and the question came as to why you would use a translation which has been tampered with and seems to be corrupt, leaving out complete verses and part of verses. New international version of bible is one of the familiar and most used versions after king james version. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible is just a step away.
In 1604 james vi, king of scotland from his youth, became king james i of england, the first ruler of brittain and ireland. Among the many english versions of the bible that appeared in the twentieth century, the niv 1973, 1978, 1984 has gained the widest readership. The new international version niv is an english translation of the bible first published in 1978 by biblica formerly the international bible society. The niv bible was produced by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. Take notes online, highlight verses and save notes. The disadvantage of literal translations is that they are harder to read because more hebrew and greek style intrudes into the english text. The complete bible with slightly revised new testament was then published as the holy bible, international childrens version in 1986, and in 1987 the complete bible was also published under the name new century version. The bible is the holy scripture of the christian religion, purporting to tell the history of the earth from its earliest creation to the spread of christianity in the first century a. The idea for a new international version of the bible was born in 1965. Download new international version niv of bible in pdf. The niv bible is the worlds bestselling modern english bible translation. Search and read bible verses using the popular new international version niv translation.
Of equal importance was that the bible be expressed in broadly understood modern english. John bible book with full chapters new international version. Covenant history is part 1 of 4 of the books of the bible series. The new international version niv is an english translation of the christian bible and is the most popular of the modern translations of the bible made in the twentieth century translation.
History of niv bible the new international version project was started after a meeting in 1965 at trinity christian college in palos heights, illinois between the christian reformed church, national association of evangelicals, and a group of international. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of romans in the bible new international version. To get the entire bible, look for all four audio bibles studies included in the books of the bible. In 1984 the same publisher issued the same version as the word. Bible versions new international version 1 corinthians. John bible book with full chapters new international. The new international version, says stephen paine, retired president of houghton college, was based on the idea that the bible is inerrant. Genesis intro, new international version niv the bible app. New international version niv bibles the niv bible translation seeks to balance wordforword and thoughtforthought approaches providing an english translation that is easily understood by a wide range of english speakers. The niv was published to meet the need for a modern translation done by bible scholars using the earliest, highest quality manuscripts available. In 1965, a crossdenominational gathering of evangelical scholars met near chicago and agreed to start work on the new international version. The new century version bible research by michael marlowe.
Niv new international version topics christianity today. If you are using the new international version niv of the bible, and continue to do so after reading this article, then you are truly blinded by satan, or just dont. The new international version of the bible and issues of. The new international version is the most readable english translation ever produced. Written in modern and simple english, the niv has been promoted widely among the evangelical community and has supplanted the king james version as the bestselling english translation. Boanuge playlist by the biblesmith project list of holy bible books old testament 01.
The new international version and the new world translation seem to be almost. The new international version niv bible read by millions was more than five decades in the making. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of john in the bible new international version. These are woven together to document the story of human history and the beginning of gods plan to restore humanity and their place in his world through israel. The damnable new international version jesus christ is. Biblica is the worldwide publisher and translation sponsor of the new international version one of the most widely read contemporary english versions of the bible. Todays new international version tniv is a revision of the new international version niv. Originally published in the 1970s, the new international version niv has become one of the most popular bible translations. The new king james version achieves the necessary balance between understanding and spiritual uplift. And if that doesnt make it a good book, then i dont know what does. The new international version niv is a completely original translation of the bible developed by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. Referred to daily by millions of pastors, students, church leaders, and other bible readers around the world, the renowned zondervan niv study bible notes are the crown jewel of the worlds bestselling study bible. You will be directed to the bible gateway website where you may read that chapter.
One year later, this idea was approved by a big number of church leaders who met in chicago in 1966. What started as one mans vision soon became a crossdenominational movement, uniting evangelicals around the dream of a trustworthy, accessible bible translation for the whole englishspeaking world. Click on the above link to download the new international version holy bible pdf. David suchet audio bible new international version, niv. This summary of the book of 1 corinthians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 1 corinthians.
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