NIV/KJV Parallel Bible Hardcover - 1987

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The two most popular translations in one volume * KJV and NIV side by side for quick verse-for-verse comparison * Abridged NIV concordance * Abridged KJV concordance One Message. Two Ways of Translating It. The NIV/KJV Parallel Bible does more than combine the readability and accuracy of the best-selling New International Version (NIV) with the poetic beauty and dignity of the King James Version (KJV). It lets you access the strengths of the two most trusted translation approaches. Today's bestselling translation, the NIV, offers a unique combination of scholarly accuracy and contemporary readability. Its balance of the word-for-word and thought-for-thought approach to translation allows today's reader to better understand and apply the intended meaning of the original Bible writers, accurately communicating what they meant. The word-for-word method of the King James Versions (KJV) lets you see an English rendering of early Bible manuscripts. The classic version has been beloved by Christians through the centuries for its majesty, poetic language, and timeless truths. The NIV/KJV Parallel Bible sets these two translations side-by-side for you to compare and contrast, making it easy to gain inspiration from the distinctive nuances of each translation. It's an unbeatable format for Bible study. NIV and KJV concordances are included to help you find passages you're looking for as you study key themes of Scripture. The features of this Bible comprise as excellent resource for students of God's Word. Features include: Each page contains a complete Scripture portion from these versions: *New International Version *King James Version *Abridged NIV concordance *Abridged KJV concordance *Double-column format *Readable 8-point type *Ribbon marker