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The Scriptures: New Century Version Alligator Bonded Brown Edition
Ever thought the Bible could read like a novel? Now that the easy-to-read New Century Version translation is available in a single column text setting, don't be surprised if you find yourself reading page after page of the stories in the Bible - stories of grace & hope, love & war, and mystery & redemption. Available in both hardcover and unique alligator-like bonded leather, this is a wonderfully fresh approach to reading the Bible
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First published January 1, 1920
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August 12, 2010
I've finished! Right at 6 mos, too.
This is the way to read the Bible because skipping around, reading only a verse here or there does stir up questions and confusion. Reading each book and taking notes helps to find answers and is so personal. Won't say alot about what I've learned because everyone should read and learn for themselves but I will say this much ... there is a mention of some ancient "sea monster" destroyed by God - I admit, I balked at this as what? Greek mythology? and then within days of reading another reference to this creature the fossilized skeleton of a huge fish - larger than any living whale - was found on the coast of South America. Cool, huh?
Anyway, will read again by another method - hoping to better understand the agreement(s) between God and the people of Israel. (Aug'10)
Pleased that I've read all of the New Testament and have now started the Old. Think I'll have it read through in it's entirety well under 6 months? Good. Then will read again by another approach.
The New Testament I read from shortest to longest books. Learned that Galatians and Thessalonians I and II are believed to be the oldest of Paul's letters. Are Ephesians and James are my favorites? Acts was Grandpa Talley's personal favorite and I got much from it, too.
Now with the Old Testament I'll read oldest book to newest. Didn't know the books are not in chronological order as of date written. Job is the oldest, written 2000 to 1000 BC. My son (who has been better at Bible study than I have) was blown away by this man's devotion to God despite all his sufferings. Now I guess I will be, too.
Our old study edition answers the questions: who wrote this book, to whom is it written, when was it written, what is it about, why was it written and what does it mean to us? And there is a summary at the end of each book introduction - a big help in understanding the history of early Christianity and how the good news of that day still applies to this day and generation.
I'm personally challenged to read the Bible through in a year and so started February 8th (2010) with 1 Peter. A disciple of Christ and His appointed rock of the church, Peter has always been a favorite of mine and because his letters are among the shortest I chose to start with 1 Peter and 2 Peter. Continuing to read with the method of shorter books first, I've read all the Pastoral Letters of the New Testament before going back to The Gospels and Acts of the Apostles. And because Acts is longer than I'd like to read in a day, I've divided it over a week. Easy. And I'm really enjoying taking this approach.
This is the way to read the Bible because skipping around, reading only a verse here or there does stir up questions and confusion. Reading each book and taking notes helps to find answers and is so personal. Won't say alot about what I've learned because everyone should read and learn for themselves but I will say this much ... there is a mention of some ancient "sea monster" destroyed by God - I admit, I balked at this as what? Greek mythology? and then within days of reading another reference to this creature the fossilized skeleton of a huge fish - larger than any living whale - was found on the coast of South America. Cool, huh?
Anyway, will read again by another method - hoping to better understand the agreement(s) between God and the people of Israel. (Aug'10)
Pleased that I've read all of the New Testament and have now started the Old. Think I'll have it read through in it's entirety well under 6 months? Good. Then will read again by another approach.
The New Testament I read from shortest to longest books. Learned that Galatians and Thessalonians I and II are believed to be the oldest of Paul's letters. Are Ephesians and James are my favorites? Acts was Grandpa Talley's personal favorite and I got much from it, too.
Now with the Old Testament I'll read oldest book to newest. Didn't know the books are not in chronological order as of date written. Job is the oldest, written 2000 to 1000 BC. My son (who has been better at Bible study than I have) was blown away by this man's devotion to God despite all his sufferings. Now I guess I will be, too.
Our old study edition answers the questions: who wrote this book, to whom is it written, when was it written, what is it about, why was it written and what does it mean to us? And there is a summary at the end of each book introduction - a big help in understanding the history of early Christianity and how the good news of that day still applies to this day and generation.
I'm personally challenged to read the Bible through in a year and so started February 8th (2010) with 1 Peter. A disciple of Christ and His appointed rock of the church, Peter has always been a favorite of mine and because his letters are among the shortest I chose to start with 1 Peter and 2 Peter. Continuing to read with the method of shorter books first, I've read all the Pastoral Letters of the New Testament before going back to The Gospels and Acts of the Apostles. And because Acts is longer than I'd like to read in a day, I've divided it over a week. Easy. And I'm really enjoying taking this approach.
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August 9, 2011With Father’s Day just a little over a week away, this is the perfect time to consider the Dad’s Bible, New Century Version, with study notes by Robert Wolgemuth.
Although I was not especialy impressed with the NCV translation–it was simple to understand but lacked the flow and poetry of some other English language Bibles–Dr. Wolgemuth’s comments helped me understand the Bible in a fresh way.
For instance, in his introduction to the book of Genesis, Dr. Wolgemuth writes, “[A]lthough this may be hard to comprehend, you’re a patriarch, too. Many years from now, your name will be familiar to a myriad of offspring. They’ll remember your gifts and your flaws, your successes and your failures. This is amazing…and it’s true.”
This Bible includes notes sorted into the following categories: walking in authority; Godly character–thoughts based upon the fruit of the Spirit; passing it on–how to share your faith with your children; dads in the Bible; building your children; insights–how to apply the Bible to home and work; Q&A; and a topical index.
It is distracting that these notes don’t always appear on the same pages as the passage upon which they are based. However, they helped me apply what I read in the Bible to my role as a father to my children.
This book is a great gift for the special dad in your life. Just don’t plan to use it as a daily use or study Bible.
Full disclosure: I received a free copy of this Bible from Thomas Nelson Publishers in exchange for an unbiased review.
Although I was not especialy impressed with the NCV translation–it was simple to understand but lacked the flow and poetry of some other English language Bibles–Dr. Wolgemuth’s comments helped me understand the Bible in a fresh way.
For instance, in his introduction to the book of Genesis, Dr. Wolgemuth writes, “[A]lthough this may be hard to comprehend, you’re a patriarch, too. Many years from now, your name will be familiar to a myriad of offspring. They’ll remember your gifts and your flaws, your successes and your failures. This is amazing…and it’s true.”
This Bible includes notes sorted into the following categories: walking in authority; Godly character–thoughts based upon the fruit of the Spirit; passing it on–how to share your faith with your children; dads in the Bible; building your children; insights–how to apply the Bible to home and work; Q&A; and a topical index.
It is distracting that these notes don’t always appear on the same pages as the passage upon which they are based. However, they helped me apply what I read in the Bible to my role as a father to my children.
This book is a great gift for the special dad in your life. Just don’t plan to use it as a daily use or study Bible.
Full disclosure: I received a free copy of this Bible from Thomas Nelson Publishers in exchange for an unbiased review.
March 4, 2011
Best book I've ever laid hands on. It's easy to understand, and it changes my life daily. I recommend EVERY teenage girl who is looking for guidance and understanding about life to get this Bible. You can purchase it at Morning Star and if there isn't a Morning Star in your state, I'm sure they sell it at Borders Bookstore. You can always purchase it online too. Don't wait another second, go grab it!
June 22, 2008
I can be brave because God is always with me forever.
December 21, 2018
I ended up being surprisingly satisfied with this version of the Scriptures. It took me a while to get past the exclusion of regular Biblical terms, such as "put on sack cloth" being rendered "put on rough clothes to show that you are sad" or "fasting" being translated as "go without food" or "go without food and water" depending on the circumstance. After a while, OK, after I was well over half way through this Bible, I began to appreciate the simplicity of the translation. I'm still an NASB guy, but am learning the value of other translations by reading them.
October 19, 2022
This is an okay starter Bible for someone who is unfamiliar with the Bible and has struggled to read through the begats and some of the repetitious portions. It codenses some of those portions for ease of reading. But it is for that vary reason that it should not ultimately be someone's regular Bible.
December 31, 2023
My grandmother gave me a copy of The Everyday Bible (New Century Version) back in college - almost 25 years ago. I am happy to say that I have read through and highlighted many times, as the translation is so easy to understand. I spend a good chunk of every Sunday with it. I enjoy the Topical Concordance and maps in the back, too.
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September 17, 2019I found this to be one of the best biblical translations of the time. It brings the Bible alive in today's vernacular. Easy to understand and read. It opens up the Bible to anyone who cares to read it.
July 20, 2022
This is a very simplified and easy to read version. I would never give the Bible less than 5 stars this is just not my favorite versions. It is simplified to the point of losing full expression. A great version for young readers.
November 25, 2018
Really, I'm using this as my book 50 for my sister's manuscript! Although, I do read this bible haha
March 25, 2020
Go with the NIV or ESV, mainly the ESV, for Bible study as the ESV is a word-for-word translation of the original Hebrew and Greek.
February 7, 2023
I love this translation, true common language all can read and understand.
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August 26, 2023Don’t love this translation, but was interesting to try something new
January 3, 2026
It’s the Bible, I will shelve this version but keep it close as I study philosophy and spirituality.
September 19, 2013
When I first started looking into reviewing Bibles, the Revolve Devotional Bible for teen girls jumped out at me. The cover is highly recognizable and utterly gorgeous. In chocolate brown tooled leather with a pink leather band around the center, this is a Bible that will stand up and make people take notice. Obviously I needed to know more about what else it contained and why it was so perfectly geared for teen girls. (This is what it said on the box, by the way.)
I opened the Bible and saw that the pages, the inserts and the devotions are color coordinated with the outside of the Bible. I think that helps significantly in this world of ‘small bites’ of information. No big white pages packed with tiny text here. Beautiful color insets, devotions and flourishes across the page add a nice touch.
Still, reading the actual text I realize that there was a lot more than just form put into this Bible. There’s a lot of function and forethought that went into this Bible. It has a devotion for every day of the year. I love that the devotions are right there in the word. As I was glancing through them, I was excited to see how this could make reading every day much easier. The devotions I found were relevant, timely and synced up well with the scriptures where they were placed.
The Bible also contains several full color inserts that delve deeper into issues that are relevant to teens. Things like God vs. Science, relationships, wisdom, trivia and virtue building are scattered throughout the word, giving girls more chances to tie the scriptures into their daily lives.
The end has a full concordance and dictionary to give even more opportunity for study and research.
As teens develop into deeper relationships with God, this Bible is a perfect companion. And it comes with a full lifetime guarantee from Thomas Nelson. (The leather version.) That means the investment you make into your teen’s future is guaranteed – both with the Bible itself and with the word of God.
I love this Bible so much that we’ve even ordered other copies for my daughter to give to unsaved friends. I cannot more highly recommend a Bible for teen girls than this one.
Review copy provided by the publisher. Thank you!
I opened the Bible and saw that the pages, the inserts and the devotions are color coordinated with the outside of the Bible. I think that helps significantly in this world of ‘small bites’ of information. No big white pages packed with tiny text here. Beautiful color insets, devotions and flourishes across the page add a nice touch.
Still, reading the actual text I realize that there was a lot more than just form put into this Bible. There’s a lot of function and forethought that went into this Bible. It has a devotion for every day of the year. I love that the devotions are right there in the word. As I was glancing through them, I was excited to see how this could make reading every day much easier. The devotions I found were relevant, timely and synced up well with the scriptures where they were placed.
The Bible also contains several full color inserts that delve deeper into issues that are relevant to teens. Things like God vs. Science, relationships, wisdom, trivia and virtue building are scattered throughout the word, giving girls more chances to tie the scriptures into their daily lives.
The end has a full concordance and dictionary to give even more opportunity for study and research.
As teens develop into deeper relationships with God, this Bible is a perfect companion. And it comes with a full lifetime guarantee from Thomas Nelson. (The leather version.) That means the investment you make into your teen’s future is guaranteed – both with the Bible itself and with the word of God.
I love this Bible so much that we’ve even ordered other copies for my daughter to give to unsaved friends. I cannot more highly recommend a Bible for teen girls than this one.
Review copy provided by the publisher. Thank you!
May 21, 2010
The Dad's Bible: The Father's Plan with notes by Dr. Robert Wolgemuth is a bible designated specifically for fathers. If you are an expectant father or you've been a dad for many years, this Bible offers many lessons, instructions and encouragement to help you become a more godly man and role model for your children and/or grandchildren. The Dad's Bible is published in the New Century Version, meaning it is very easy-to-read and makes comprehension more viable.
I had the pleasure of previously reviewing the Mom's Bible: God's Wisdom for Mothers with notes by Robbie Wolgemuth. And, I was equally excited to be able to review the Dad's Bible for Book Sneeze along with my husband.He did not own a NCV Bible and appreciated the thought and hard work that went into creating this translation. He agrees that it is very easy-to-read. We both appreciate the many features: Insights, Godly Character,Walking in Authority, Dads in the Bible, Question and Answer Resource, Passing It On and the Topical Index.
Similar to the Mom's Bible, you will find the Question and Answer Resource. Each answer will have a scriptural based answer for the tough questions that children sometimes ask. I am sure you will find answers to questions you were not familiar with as well. Here are a few questions that your child may ask: "What is an idol?", "How big is God?", "Why do I sometimes feel that God is not there?" and many others. I like the accountability feature called Passing It On because it challenges dads to live their lives in faith and to allow their children to see them living for God. The Dads in the Bible profiles many fathers in both the Old and New Testament. I like how the Topical Index lists the Dads in the Bible with phrases like : Adam, the Wimpy Father and Mordecai, the Adoptive Father.
I recommend the Dad's Bible for new believers in Christ, for new and expectant fathers, and men of all ages and stages that desire to be godly role models for their families.
I had the pleasure of previously reviewing the Mom's Bible: God's Wisdom for Mothers with notes by Robbie Wolgemuth. And, I was equally excited to be able to review the Dad's Bible for Book Sneeze along with my husband.He did not own a NCV Bible and appreciated the thought and hard work that went into creating this translation. He agrees that it is very easy-to-read. We both appreciate the many features: Insights, Godly Character,Walking in Authority, Dads in the Bible, Question and Answer Resource, Passing It On and the Topical Index.
Similar to the Mom's Bible, you will find the Question and Answer Resource. Each answer will have a scriptural based answer for the tough questions that children sometimes ask. I am sure you will find answers to questions you were not familiar with as well. Here are a few questions that your child may ask: "What is an idol?", "How big is God?", "Why do I sometimes feel that God is not there?" and many others. I like the accountability feature called Passing It On because it challenges dads to live their lives in faith and to allow their children to see them living for God. The Dads in the Bible profiles many fathers in both the Old and New Testament. I like how the Topical Index lists the Dads in the Bible with phrases like : Adam, the Wimpy Father and Mordecai, the Adoptive Father.
I recommend the Dad's Bible for new believers in Christ, for new and expectant fathers, and men of all ages and stages that desire to be godly role models for their families.
April 12, 2013
This simple translation reads like a novel to me. I *finally* picked it up and started reading on August 1 and my plan is to finish by year's end...I'm on March 15 right now. Beginning on January 1, I'm going to read through again but more slowly, one day at a time, using my KJV to gain a greater understanding. I'm excited to start this adventure :)
I DID IT!
For the first time, I've completely read the Bible and what a great version to have used. As I mentioned in August, now I will begin again, going one day at a time, using the references and notes, and beginning more of an in-depth study.
I DID IT!
For the first time, I've completely read the Bible and what a great version to have used. As I mentioned in August, now I will begin again, going one day at a time, using the references and notes, and beginning more of an in-depth study.
June 17, 2014
I used this Bible all throughout my high school years and some college. It is truly a perfect Bible for teen/young adult women, and becomes a great tool and foundation for a personal relationship with Christ. Every time I read this Bible, I was able to identify with the "daily devos" and I loved learning about "ladies in the Bible." It also offered useful insight on the context/authors/dates of each book of the Bible. I highly recommend this Bible for any teen/young adult woman.
January 23, 2010
Well it's been a long hard road but I'm getting there. I haven't been as faithful to my daily reading as I should be but I've still managed to read ALOT!!! I decided against reading cover to cover as I got too bogged down in the history so I've been bouncing back and forth from the O.T to the N.T. I don't know if I'll be finished by the 31st as I'd planned but I'm going to try!
January 2, 2010
the language is a little blah compared with the KJV, but that's to be expected with such a simple translation. The good thing about it is how easy it is to read and understand. There sure is some far out weirdo stuff in here.
March 3, 2008
This Bible does a great job of showing the links between Christianity and social justice. I like its commentary.
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May 31, 2008So far I've read the New Testament and a chunk of the Old. It's exciting when I find parts that I remember from church, and flooring how much more else there is.
June 9, 2009
It's the bible what can I say, but I like the funky layout and it's very colorful, although I'm not a teen.
February 28, 2011
Jesus loves me.
December 10, 2009
I was reading a 90-day Bible Challenge!
Check out my thoughts here:
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June 7, 2010
This is a great Bible with lots of good features.
January 1, 2011
I'm not really a paraphrase fan, so this version was only OK for me.
March 8, 2013
excellent translation. makes sense and at the same time, is elegant enough.
December 31, 2013
I highly recommend this bible for any woman 12 and up. It is simple enough for teens and young students yet deep enough to use as a source for older women and teachers. It's just brilliant!
January 8, 2019
Reading the bible all the way through was tough, but definitely worth it! Seeing the story play out just further builds my faith and belief in my God!
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