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NRSV, The Daily Bible: Read, Meditate, and Pray Through the Entire Bible in 365 Days
A companion for every day of the year!
Many people have embraced the spiritual disciple of reading through the Bible in a year. Now the NRSV Daily Bible makes the entire New Revised Standard Version available to you in a daily reading format, helpfully divided into 365 manageable readings. Along with the biblical text, this resource offers you wisdom from the classic writings of Christians luminaries such as Mother Teresa, Henri Nouwen, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, N. T. Wright, Madeleine L’Engle and Frederick Buechner.
Renowned for its beautiful balance of scholarship and readability, the NRSV faithfully serves the church in personal spiritual formation, in the liturgy, and in the academy. The foremost Bible translation vetted by Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, Evangelical, and Jewish scholars invites you to deeply explore Scripture.
The text of the New Revised Standard Version (Protestant canon), vetted by an ecumenical pool of Christian academics and renowned for its beautiful balance of scholarship and readabilityA daily reading plan that can be started at any time during the yearDaily insights from thinkers like Mother Teresa, Henri Nouwen, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, N. T. Wright, Madeleine L’Engle and Frederick BuechnerIndividual book introductions to aid in the practice of prayerful readingPresentation page
Many people have embraced the spiritual disciple of reading through the Bible in a year. Now the NRSV Daily Bible makes the entire New Revised Standard Version available to you in a daily reading format, helpfully divided into 365 manageable readings. Along with the biblical text, this resource offers you wisdom from the classic writings of Christians luminaries such as Mother Teresa, Henri Nouwen, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, N. T. Wright, Madeleine L’Engle and Frederick Buechner.
Renowned for its beautiful balance of scholarship and readability, the NRSV faithfully serves the church in personal spiritual formation, in the liturgy, and in the academy. The foremost Bible translation vetted by Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, Evangelical, and Jewish scholars invites you to deeply explore Scripture.
The text of the New Revised Standard Version (Protestant canon), vetted by an ecumenical pool of Christian academics and renowned for its beautiful balance of scholarship and readabilityA daily reading plan that can be started at any time during the yearDaily insights from thinkers like Mother Teresa, Henri Nouwen, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, N. T. Wright, Madeleine L’Engle and Frederick BuechnerIndividual book introductions to aid in the practice of prayerful readingPresentation page
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December 31, 2018
A wonderful daily bible, the NRSV is a very good translation indeed!!
I'll recommend this daily bible to all lovers of God's Word..
This bible has been my companion during the year 2018. every single day I've been encouraged and strenghtened by it!!
Also this daily bible contains excerpts from works by different spiritual giants and martyrers during the ages!!!
Such as Dietrich Bohnhoeffer, Dallas Willard, Brennan Manning and much more..
I find this is a very valuable bible, and also a good investment for the coming year..
So, I do recommend this daily bible as an antidote and as a vaccination against destructive streams flowing troughout our society and also against the every day blues!!!
Dean;)
I'll recommend this daily bible to all lovers of God's Word..
This bible has been my companion during the year 2018. every single day I've been encouraged and strenghtened by it!!
Also this daily bible contains excerpts from works by different spiritual giants and martyrers during the ages!!!
Such as Dietrich Bohnhoeffer, Dallas Willard, Brennan Manning and much more..
I find this is a very valuable bible, and also a good investment for the coming year..
So, I do recommend this daily bible as an antidote and as a vaccination against destructive streams flowing troughout our society and also against the every day blues!!!
Dean;)
November 26, 2022
It feels wrong to give a book that contains the entire bible 3 stars, but the rating is for the format of the daily readings, not the scripture. And here I was disappointed, as the readings have relatively limited value-add (they simply involve reading the bible back to front, split into 365 daily chunks) and the devotionals are rather esoteric at times.
December 28, 2012
Wow. How did they know? Harper Bibles just sent me this new daily study Bible for review, and I don’t mind saying … it’s fabulous! I’ll break my review down into two sections, first describing the New Revised Standard Version, and then describing the study Bible format.
The NSRV may be my favorite translation, because it’s how I want to read the Bible. By that I mean, it’s ideally suited to scholarly study. It’s prepared by an interfaith committee of thirty translators, representing Judaism and various branches of Christianity, both Protestant and Catholic. This is an ongoing committee, dedicated to staying current. And, yes, that’s quite necessary. Discoveries of older manuscripts of the Bible and further investigation of linguistic features in the original Hebrew and Greek text have kept scholars busy providing precise translations of the Bible, especially since the Dead Sea scrolls surfaced, and the NRSV committee stays on top of the research. From the initial publication of the American Standard Version near the turn of the 20th century, they’ve provided revisions and editions through the years, culminating in this, the New Revised edition, in 1989.
The NRSV is what’s often called a “literal translation” (meaning, paraphrasing has been kept to a minimum). This sometimes means sacrificing meaning for linguistic accuracy; formality over functionality. You may miss out on some of the idioms of the original language, because precision in translation is counted as more important. It’s also more gender neutral than most translations.
The bottom line is that if you want to learn from the Bible, this is a great translation. I didn’t use it in either of my published books, because a serious study Bible often doesn’t “flow” as nicely for casual reading, and it wasn’t the best mix for books that are half fiction. I also stick to NIV or KJV for most of my blog posts, simply because readers are more familiar with those versions. But I’d rather read from the NRSV.
Now, about the study Bible. It’s a one-year format taking you through every chapter in the Christian Bible, sequentially rather than chronologically…in other words, from Genesis to Revelation. Each day, you’re presented with:
A short reading (usually, three to five chapters) divided into topical sections.
Followed by a “meditation” consisting of a verse or two that sums up the spirit of the passage.
Then a “contemplation” section, comprised of an expository or inspirational writing from personalities you may already know (such as Augustine and Mother Teresa) and some questions to ponder.
Concluded by a short suggested prayer.
You’ll probably want fifteen minutes per day, to do the readings justice. I immediately turned to Zechariah, then Revelation, then Daniel, then John’s Gospel … seeking out the more confusing passages to test the “contemplation” sections. In most cases, they are not scholarly or controversial, but more conservatively instructional and inspirational. These are excerpts from classics, and as such, they provide varying but appropriate perspectives. This is a work meant to satisfy spiritually, without sacrificing instruction or precision in translation.
It’s also priced right! So make this book your New Year’s resolution for 2013!
The NSRV may be my favorite translation, because it’s how I want to read the Bible. By that I mean, it’s ideally suited to scholarly study. It’s prepared by an interfaith committee of thirty translators, representing Judaism and various branches of Christianity, both Protestant and Catholic. This is an ongoing committee, dedicated to staying current. And, yes, that’s quite necessary. Discoveries of older manuscripts of the Bible and further investigation of linguistic features in the original Hebrew and Greek text have kept scholars busy providing precise translations of the Bible, especially since the Dead Sea scrolls surfaced, and the NRSV committee stays on top of the research. From the initial publication of the American Standard Version near the turn of the 20th century, they’ve provided revisions and editions through the years, culminating in this, the New Revised edition, in 1989.
The NRSV is what’s often called a “literal translation” (meaning, paraphrasing has been kept to a minimum). This sometimes means sacrificing meaning for linguistic accuracy; formality over functionality. You may miss out on some of the idioms of the original language, because precision in translation is counted as more important. It’s also more gender neutral than most translations.
The bottom line is that if you want to learn from the Bible, this is a great translation. I didn’t use it in either of my published books, because a serious study Bible often doesn’t “flow” as nicely for casual reading, and it wasn’t the best mix for books that are half fiction. I also stick to NIV or KJV for most of my blog posts, simply because readers are more familiar with those versions. But I’d rather read from the NRSV.
Now, about the study Bible. It’s a one-year format taking you through every chapter in the Christian Bible, sequentially rather than chronologically…in other words, from Genesis to Revelation. Each day, you’re presented with:
A short reading (usually, three to five chapters) divided into topical sections.
Followed by a “meditation” consisting of a verse or two that sums up the spirit of the passage.
Then a “contemplation” section, comprised of an expository or inspirational writing from personalities you may already know (such as Augustine and Mother Teresa) and some questions to ponder.
Concluded by a short suggested prayer.
You’ll probably want fifteen minutes per day, to do the readings justice. I immediately turned to Zechariah, then Revelation, then Daniel, then John’s Gospel … seeking out the more confusing passages to test the “contemplation” sections. In most cases, they are not scholarly or controversial, but more conservatively instructional and inspirational. These are excerpts from classics, and as such, they provide varying but appropriate perspectives. This is a work meant to satisfy spiritually, without sacrificing instruction or precision in translation.
It’s also priced right! So make this book your New Year’s resolution for 2013!
February 24, 2020
Excellent way to read through the Bible. Made it much less daunting!
August 29, 2019
Five stars as far as quality of experience reading this Bible. The content of the biblical texts are uneven (and not due to translation clarity)--some of it is transcendent and motivating and representative of the best of humanity; other parts are reprehensible in what is being imputed to God's will, including human trafficking and genocide, just to name a few.
This Bible was broken up into 365 readings. Some of the readings were very long, much longer than others. Generally the Hebrew Bible readings are much longer than the New Testament readings. Some days the reading assignment was over 30 minutes, and others only 5-10 minutes. This wasn't a terribly big deal, but whereas you get accustomed to making big progress in terms of pages read, it slows down considerably through the epistles and final books of the New Testament, making you a bit impatient to finish.
The meditations and prayers were by and large outstanding, especially when they were from 20th and 21st-century theologians and scholars. Some of the readings from earlier writers felt dated and less representative of contemporary sensibilities. Still, I never felt that any were wastes of time.
If you're looking to commit yourself to sticking to a reading schedule to get through the Bible in a year, you could do a whole lot worse than this one.
My next project is a run through the NT in French, and then in German. Wish me luck!
This Bible was broken up into 365 readings. Some of the readings were very long, much longer than others. Generally the Hebrew Bible readings are much longer than the New Testament readings. Some days the reading assignment was over 30 minutes, and others only 5-10 minutes. This wasn't a terribly big deal, but whereas you get accustomed to making big progress in terms of pages read, it slows down considerably through the epistles and final books of the New Testament, making you a bit impatient to finish.
The meditations and prayers were by and large outstanding, especially when they were from 20th and 21st-century theologians and scholars. Some of the readings from earlier writers felt dated and less representative of contemporary sensibilities. Still, I never felt that any were wastes of time.
If you're looking to commit yourself to sticking to a reading schedule to get through the Bible in a year, you could do a whole lot worse than this one.
My next project is a run through the NT in French, and then in German. Wish me luck!
January 1, 2019
I DID IT! I've tried (and failed) to read the Bible in a year several times, but this version made that much easier. The fact that the text was right there was a huge help as opposed to getting the citation, going to another book to read the text, and then back to the first book for comments or analysis. I liked that it was a version that just went from Genesis to Revelation, instead of jumping around. I also loved reading it on my Kindle as it was easy to highlight things I want to remember or question or think about later -- and also to use the dictionary to clarify some definitions. I enjoyed reading the introductions to the books of the Bible, the contemplations by famous Christian authors, and the prayers, but if someone just wanted to read the Biblical text, it's right there. I still don't understand it all, but I'm ready to take on more Biblical challenges. I will be diving into Psalms in 2019.
July 15, 2019
This was different from other Daily Bibles I've read, in that it went through the Bible in order rather than including elements of both Old and New Testaments every day.
What made this so appealing was the inclusion of daily meditations on each passage. After the daily reading, there is a key verse from the text, followed by a devotional section (drawn from authors as diverse as Tozer and Mother Terese, Bonhoeffer and Buechner, Edwards and l'Engle, Peterson and Pope John Paul II, to name just a few), then a challenge or contemplation, and a prayer. It's not Lexio Divina, but I think it would appeal to someone who takes that approach to Scripture.
Why is the author of the Bible always listed as Anonymous? I know who wrote it!
What made this so appealing was the inclusion of daily meditations on each passage. After the daily reading, there is a key verse from the text, followed by a devotional section (drawn from authors as diverse as Tozer and Mother Terese, Bonhoeffer and Buechner, Edwards and l'Engle, Peterson and Pope John Paul II, to name just a few), then a challenge or contemplation, and a prayer. It's not Lexio Divina, but I think it would appeal to someone who takes that approach to Scripture.
Why is the author of the Bible always listed as Anonymous? I know who wrote it!
December 30, 2020
I have read the bible from Genesis to Revelation before, but not in a well organized daily reading format. This book provides that. Each day is 2-4 chapters of the Bible, sequentially. This makes for interesting parts of the year (Fall) and some more tortuous parts (like August with Ezekiel and Jeremiah).
There are some interesting meditations (just a quote from what was just read) and then some commentary from a (usually) ancient author.
If you want to read the bible in a year this is a good way to do it. I might have appreciated a broader variety of commentators, but that is a minor concern over an otherwise exhaustive work of the author to assemble this massive collection.
There are some interesting meditations (just a quote from what was just read) and then some commentary from a (usually) ancient author.
If you want to read the bible in a year this is a good way to do it. I might have appreciated a broader variety of commentators, but that is a minor concern over an otherwise exhaustive work of the author to assemble this massive collection.
February 21, 2017
This is a wonderful daily way to read your Bible. Each day is accompanied by a brief devotional and prayer. The daily readings are quite manageable.
September 25, 2018
I would give this 5 stars, but I wasn’t impressed with all of the meditations included. Some were great but others were not. Still a great way to read through the Bible with daily readings.
January 1, 2020
Bible in a year
If you want to read the bible in year this is a lovely way. Readings, study, and prayer for each day.
If you want to read the bible in year this is a lovely way. Readings, study, and prayer for each day.
April 12, 2020
Hard to read in electronic format
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February 24, 2016I've decided this year to read through the Bible. I do a lot of Bible reading as a pastor, but I often don't read it through from front to back like this. I'm really enjoying both the pace of the reading and the way that the meditation, reflection, questions, and prayer draw me into one particular aspect of four or five chapters that I just read. I don't know that I'll finish it in an exact years, but the readings are based on 365 days that aren't labeled with dates. So you never really feel like you're falling behind if you miss a day. You just pick it back up and begin with the next day's reading.
November 24, 2020
I used this for a quick read-through of perhaps 100 days. I had not used it much before and appreciated the nuances of this translation. I also found the contemplative readings at the end of each "day" well-chosen and thought/prayer provoking. At the pace I was going the simple "start at the beginning and read to the end" approach was fine. Other read-through formats, however, generally give the reader sections of both Old and New Testament for each day. In terms of perspective, I think that is a better approach.
December 17, 2016
Several years ago, I purchased this Bible with the intent to read it cover to cover. 2016 was the year I chose to take on this project, and today I finished it. Most of what I knew about the Bible came from Sunday School as a child, and the weekly Lectionary readings from our Sunday services. It was a big project and ended up involving much more reading and studying than I ever imagined, but worth it all.
December 25, 2016
Superlative daily companion ... the NRSV combines the poetic cadences of the King James Version with the crystal clarity of the NIV ... a magnificent piece of Biblical scholarship ... perfect for anyone wishing to read the Bible through in a year ... accompanied by meditations on the day's reading from writers as disparate as Pope John Paul II and A. W. Tozer; Frederick Buechner and Hildegard of Bingen ... a masterpiece ...
June 3, 2014
Beautiful Bible for devotional reading. Divided into 365 readings with a meditation, other spiritual writing, and a prayer for each day. Careful though, it makes you want to buy a lot of books, because I keep wanting to read more from the various authors that wrote the selected additional reading.
December 31, 2016
Daily Bible
This bible using the NRSV translation is perfect for daily devotionals. In the past I've used apps but having a daily bible that doesn't require an internet connection is far more convenient for me.
This bible using the NRSV translation is perfect for daily devotionals. In the past I've used apps but having a daily bible that doesn't require an internet connection is far more convenient for me.
December 29, 2016
2016 read . One complaint...it has day 1 day 2, instead of Jan 1 Jan 2, so I somehow got ahead of the daily read.
December 31, 2018
I’ll start a chronological bible this year but I’ll miss this one with its meditations, contemplations and prayers ❤️
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December 31, 2016It took me the full year, but I did read all the way through the Bible, the only time I've ever done that! This particular daily reader gave a pretty good structure for reading through a reasonable chunk of it every day. The mediation section that accompanied it was sometimes reaching, but the excerpts included from other religious writings we're almost always interesting.
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