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Title: King James Version Concord Reference Bible : Concordance, Cross-Reference, Bible Dictionary, Words of The Lord in Red, Presentation Page, Family records page (Black Calfskin Leather) by Bible ISBN: 0521164389 Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr (Bibles) Pub. Date: 1998 Format: Leather Bound Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $99.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.5
Rating: 4
Summary: A very reliable but difficult to understand Bible version
Comment: The King James Version (KJV) is probably the best-known version of the Bible. And it is truly an excellent translation. First off, it follows a "formal equivalence" (word-for-word) translation principle. IMO, this principle is much more accurate than the "dynamic equivalence" (thought for thought) principle that most modern-day versions follow.
In addition, the KJV is based on the "Textus Receptus" (TR). And again, I consider this Greek text to be more reliable than the "Critical Text" (CT) that most modern versions utilize. Although, I actually prefer the "Majority Text" (MT) to the TR, but these two texts are very close, much closer to each other than either is to the CT.
But it must be noted that the KJV is not the only version that follows a formal equivalence principle and is based on the TR. There are several other such versions, such as the New King James Version, Modern King James Version, and the Literal Translation of the Bible, while my own Analytical-Literal Translation is based on the MT.
Moreover, each of these other versions utilize modern-day English and thus are relatively easy to read while the KJV's use of the Elizabethan English can make it very difficult to understand.
Now I know there are many "KJV-onlyists" who consider the KJV to the only true Bible, while all other Bible versions are called "perversions." And their diatribes even attack versions like the ones I list above. But I have taken the time to investigate their arguments and have found them to be faulty.
I present my counter-arguments to the KJV-onlyists' arguments in much detail in the section on "KJV-onlyism" in my book Differences Between Bible Versions, so I won't try to get into that discussion here. I'll simply encourage the reader to consider both sides of this argument before making a decision on it.
All that said, if you can understand the KJV then by all means utilize. But if you find the KJV difficult to read, then before condescending to read a less reliable dynamic equivalence version, or worse, giving up on reading the Bible altogether, I would suggest checking out one of the versions I mention above.
My Bible version book will provide aid in understanding the issues I address above and in choosing a Bible version. Along with looking at the versions mentioned above, my book also reviews over 25 other versions of the Bible.
Rating: 5
Summary: The best of the Bible maker's craft in a personal edition!
Comment: This Cambridge edition exhibits all the best skills of the Bible maker's craft, from cover and binding to the paper, quality of print and extra content. A beautiful book!
The cover is genuine calfskin leather in burgundy finish that is great to the sight and touch, and very durable. The very fragrence itself betrays the quality each time you remove it from the slip-cover box.
This is a red-letter edition printed on india paper with center column references and dual ribbon markers. The Cambridge Bold-figure Reference System provides for easy cross-references with no distracting letters or numbers in the text itself (A single bold-face number in the center column identifies the verse[s] to which the reference applies).
It includes a well organized presentation and Family Record section in the front, along with guides to pronunciation and notation, explanation of the reference system and the original 'Translators To The Readers' of the 1611 King James Translation.
Other useful features are the Concordance, Bible Dictionary and maps. A Concordance included in a personal Bible format must, of necessity, be abbreviated and of selective content. In my opinion, the editors did a good job of making useful selections and presenting a good depth of content.
The same may be said for the included Bible Dictionary, well selected content and references to usage in scripture. I would add, the Bible Dictionary seems to be complete as regards proper names - although there is no explanation to that effect, I have so far found no notable exceptions.
The fifteen color maps are clear and also very useful, covering the 'The Biblical World of the Patriarchs' to 'Modern Israel'. There is also an index of place names to locations on the various maps, a useful feature missing from most Bibles and a great study aid!
The delicate balance between generous margins and light weight is shifted in favor of light weight in this edition. If you make notes in your Bible's page margins, this one may be a challenge! But it does not tire your wrist as you read.
It comes in a sturdy slip cover case that allows for easy storage on a book shelf and will protect it for years to come.
The tenth commandment is 'Thou shalt not covet...', but I must confess that this Bible belongs to my wife, for the time being...
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Title: KJV Concord Wide Margin (Black Calfskin Leather) by Bible ISBN: 0521509181 Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr (Bibles) Pub. Date: 1999 List Price(USD): $129.99 |
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