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| For Bibles, their Study Bibles, Concordances, Prayer Books etc. it is best to look at the individual publisher’s sites, or ask at your nearest Christian Bookshop, but we have given brief descriptions of the best loved versions, their publishers and examples of each version. Brief description of best loved versions New International Version (NIV) Published by Hodder in UK. Certain editions, mainly fine bindings, published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) The most popular translation with evangelical churches. Combines word-for-word and easy-to-read translation methods with the aim of providing reasonable accuracy and readability alike. Today's New International Version (TNIV) Published by Hodder in UK. Certain editions, mainly fine bindings, published by Cambridge University Press (CUP). Substantially updating and enhancing the NIV, it presents the fruit of the ongoing study of the same team of translators that were responsible for the NIV. Revised Standard Version (RSV) Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP),Collins, and Oxford University Press (OUP), New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP), Collins, and Oxford University press (OUP), . The most widely accepted across the different denominations, and offers word-for-word accuracy alongside modern scholarship and gender-sensitive language. Good News Bible (GNB) Published by Collins was the first truly easy to read translation and is the UK's best-selling translation according to Nielsen Booktrack, especially popular with schools and for work with children and young people, but also used in churches that want a Bible people can read easily. English Standard Version (ESV) Published by Collins.Certain editions, mainly fine bindings, published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) Aims at the highest possible accuracy in the context of modern English, using the Revised Standard Version as a base. As such, it is very popular with churches emphasising expository preaching and close Bible study. King James Version or Authorised Version (KJV or AV) Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP), Collins and Oxford University Press (OUP), . An indispensable classic which has left permanent marks on the English Language and its literature. Largely a revision of earlier works by William Tyndale and others. Contemporary English Version (CEV) Published by Collins. This is the most up-to-date easy to read translation available, thoroughly accessible and ideal for use with anyone new to the Bible, and thus in churches focused on outreach to new areas and/or on young people's work. New Living Translation (NLT) Published by Tyndale and distributed by STL. Certain editions, mainly fine bindings, published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) It is committed to accuracy within the constraints of easy-to-read translation methods. New King James Version (NKJV)Certain editions, mainly fine bindings, published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) This is a fresh, completely updated translation. It captures the beauty and accuracy of the KJV, in contemporary readable language. Revised English Bible (REB) Published Cambridge University Press(CUP) and Oxford University Press (OUP) A translation standing firmly in the tradition established by the New English Bible. This substantial revision expresses the mind and conviction of biblical scholars and translators of the 1980s New Century Version (NCV) Published by Thomas Nelson and Authentic Media. Aims to be faithful to the manuscripts in the original languages while making the language clear enough for all people to read the Bible and understand it for themselves. New Jerusalem Bible (NJB) Published by DLT. A fresh translation which combines accuracy with dignity and clarity of modern usage, and is approved for use in many churches today. This Bible is widely used by the Catholic church as its study Bible, as the footnotes and commentaries are biased toward Catholic theology. New American Standard Bible (NASB) Published by Zondervan. Certain editions, mainly fine bindings, published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) A very literal translation, ideal for in-depth word studies but without archaic language. Amplified Bible Published Zondervan. A popular translation used to understand the hidden meaning of Greek and Hebrew words. Additional amplification of word meanings is given in a system of brackets and parenthesis. The Message Published by Navpress distributed by STL. A contemporary rendering of the Bible from the original languages, crafted to present its tone, rhythm, events and ideas in everyday speech. A paraphrase that reads as a novel but now some editions have numbered verses. |
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A Shetland Bible with Accompanying Free CDby Charles Greig with illustrations by Smirk (Stephen Gordon) If you are a native of the Shetland Isles this is for you, if you are a southerner like me, with a liking for the lilt of the Shetland voice, then equally, this is for you! Do read the Foreword and Introduction, then you will understand where Charles Greig is coming from. To begin with I needed the CD to listen to, and followed along with the printed words, together I found I could understand and enjoy this unique reading of Bible stories from both the Old and New Testaments. As I listened longer, I just sat back and let the sound of the words alone tell the stories and I enjoyed the different voices, men and women, which gave colour to the readings. The black and white illustrations by Shetland cartoonist Smirk mustn’t be missed; they bring a flavour of local Shetland scenes yet illustrate the passages fittingly. Review by Mary Bartholomew (08/10/09) |
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| Hardback Price: £12.99 Publisher: Saint Andrew Press Published: October 2009 ISBN: 978-0-715-20915-8 View this book on its own page >> |
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CEV - Contemporary English Version - Poverty and Justice BibleSee review by James Catford, Bible Society, on our Guest Review page Review by Guest reviewer (19/05/09) |
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| Paperback Price: £20.00 Publisher: Collins Published: 2008 ISBN: 978-0-564-09453-0 View this book on its own page >> |
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How to Choose a Translation- A Guide to Understanding and Using Bible Versionsby Gordon D.Fee and Mark L.Strauss As a Bookseller it is always a challenge when a customer asks to purchase a Bible without any particular version in mind, because to fully appreciate the Word of God, the user must have the right version for their needs. This book takes a huge step towards not only pointing the reader in the right direction, but also explaining how the different versions are right for different purposes. A newcomer will require one, an academic another. It is also informative and fascinating to discover how translators approach their work, and how they do bear the reader in mind. Review by Carole Burrows (17/10/08) |
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| Flexiback Price: £7.99 Publisher: Zondervan Publishing House Published: 2008 ISBN: 978-0-310-27876-4 View this book on its own page >> |
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Matthew’s Gospel- From The New Testament in ScotsTranslated by William Laughton Lorimer and read by Tom Fleming If you enjoy listening to a Scottish accent then this will be a real pleasure. Tom Fleming has a voice that you can happily listen to for hours and his reading of this gospel translated into the Scottish dialect is a joy to hear. If the gospel is familiar to you in your favourite version, you will have no difficulty in following the Scottish words without having to stop and seek the English translation. Just let it flow over you and you will receive the ageless message loud and clear. Review by Mary Bartholomew (21/06/08) |
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| CD Price: £19.99 Publisher: Wild Goose Publications Published: Summer 2008 ISBN: 978-1-905-01018-9 View this book on its own page >> |
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A Glasgow BibleAdapted and told by Jamie Stuart If you love the Scottish accent you will love this. Jamie Stuart tells stories from the Bible in the lively and colourful Glasgow dialect as written in the already much loved book. The best seller of the same title is, ISBN 978-0-715-20749-9, £8.99 Review by Mary Bartholomew (12/03/08) |
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| CD Price: £9.99 Publisher: Saint Andrew Press Published: March 2008 ISBN: 978-0-715-20845-8 View this book on its own page >> |
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Word of promise: New Testament Audio CDsoriginal music by Stefano Mainetti, narrated by Michael York, dramatised with various voices. An excellent product for those with sight difficulties but equally so for sighted listeners who can gain so much by either following the words in their NKJV Bible, or listening to this dramatisation. I am a fan of dramatised books such as the BBC broadcasts, and this is just as good. Comprising twenty CDs, the set gives 25 hours of listening, quality time that will be well spent, particularly if you can meditate on what you are hearing as it goes along. A mixture of English and American voices that will not jar on English ears. Review by Mary Bartholomew (13/02/08) |
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| Audio Book Price: £22.99 Publisher: Thomas Nelson (Available from Ritchie Christian Media) Published: October 2007 ISBN: 978-0-718-02424-6 View this book on its own page >> |
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The Big Story- What Actually Happens in the Bibleby Nick Page |
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ISBN: 978-1-850-78726-6 Price: £7.99 |
Published: 2007 |
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The Manga Bible: Extremeby Siku |
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ISBN: 978-0-340-91046-7 Price: £14.99 |
Published: July 2007 |
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The Manga Bible- NT Extremeby Siku/TNIV |
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ISBN: 978-0-340-91043-6 Price: £9.99 |
Published: 15 February 2007 |
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The Bible in Limerick Verseby Christopher Goodwins |
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ISBN: 978-1-905-04759-8 Price: £9.99 |
Published: Summer 2006 |
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Luke’s GospelTranslated by William Laughton Lorimer, read by Tom Fleming |
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ISBN: 1-905-01016-8 Price: £19.99 |
Published: 06 June 2006 |
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The Liberatorby Rob Lacey |
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ISBN: 0-310-25817-0 Price: £8.99 |
Published: 17 March 2006 |
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The 100 Minute BibleAbridged by Michael Hinton |
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ISBN: 0-955-13240-1 Price: £3.00 |
Published: 2005 |
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Which Bible?- A Guide to English Translationsby David Dewey |
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ISBN: 1-844-74035-8 Price: £8.99 |
Published: June 2004 |
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The Word on the Street- Formerly titled The Street Bibleby Rob Lacey |
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ISBN: 0-310-93225-4 Price: £8.99 |
Published: March 2005 |
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NIV - New International Version – Fire Bible: Global Study EditionGeneral Editor Donald C. Stamps |
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ISBN: 978-1-598-56479-2 Price: £26.99 |
Published: June 2010 |
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NIV (New International Version) Matthew- also in this series Mark, Luke, John |
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ISBN: 978-1-906-33476-5 Price: £1.00 |
Published: 2009 |
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NIV - New International Version Cross Reference Blue Hardback |
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ISBN: 978-0-340-97950-1 Price: £17.99 |
Published: 05 May 2009 |
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NIV - New International Version - Giant Print New Testament Edition |
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ISBN: 978-0-521-50929-9 Price: £28.99 |
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NIV - New International Version - Wide Margin Reference Edition |
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ISBN: 978-0-521-60333-1 Price: £19.99 |
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NIV - New International Version (USA edition) – Large Print Bible |
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ISBN: 9-990-00002-6 Price: £9.00 |
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NIV - New International Version (USA edition) – Pocket size New Testament, Psalms & Proverbs |
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ISBN: 9-990-00001-8 Price: £2.40 |
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TNIV - Today's New International Version - Popular With Bible Guide |
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ISBN: 978-0-340-86299-5 Price: £12.99 |
Published: 21 March 2005 |
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TNIV - Today's New International Version - Popular Text Edition- Burgundy |
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ISBN: 978-0-521-67514-7 Price: £49.99 |
Published: 01 January 2006 |
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TNIV - Today's New International Version - Youth Bible- Soft ToneTranslated by the International Bible Society |
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ISBN: 978-0-340-90875-4 Price: £22.50 |
Published: 21 November 2005 |
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TNIV - Today's New International Version - Personal Text Edition- Black |
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ISBN: 978-0-521-67511-6 Price: £39.99 |
Published: February 2006 |
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TNIV - Today's New International Version - Personal edition- BlueTranslated by The International Bible Society |
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ISBN: 978-0-340-90822-8 Price: £13.99 |
Published: 21 March 2005 |
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TNIV - Today's New International Version - Personal edition- Satin-tone spiralsTranslated by International Bible Society |
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ISBN: 978-0-340-90980-5 Price: £15.99 |
Published: 15 November 2007 |
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NRSV - New Revised Standard Version - Slimline New testament & Psalms |
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ISBN: 978-0-521-75973-1 Price: £8.99 |
Published: 25 June 2009 |
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NRSV - New Revised Standard Version - Spiritual Formation BibleVarious - see below |
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ISBN: 978-0-340-90901-0 Price: £39.99 |
Published: 18 May 2006 |
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NRSV - New Revised Standard Version - Catholic Edition- Anglicised Version |
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ISBN: 0-232-52602-8 Price: £14.95 |
Published: 28 March 2005 |
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NRSV - New Revised Standard Version - Popular Text Edition- Anglicized |
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ISBN: 978-0-521-70261-4 Price: £14.99 |
Published: July 2007 |
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NRSV - New Revised Standard Version, Cross Reference and Apocrypha |
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ISBN: 0-002-20119-4 Price: £16.99 |
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NRSV - New Revised Standard Version - Anglicized Edition |
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ISBN: 978-0-521-88689-5 Price: £22.99 |
Published: August 2007 |
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NRSV - New Revised Standard Version,- Anglicized Edition with Cross-References |
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ISBN: 978-0-281-06056-6 Price: £14.99 |
Published: July 2008 |
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NRSV - New Revised Standard Version with Apocrypha- Anglicized edition |
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ISBN: 978-0-521-70262-1 Price: £16.99 |
Published: 11 November 2007 |
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NRSV - New Revised Standard Version Popular Text Edition with Apocrypha- Anglicized |
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ISBN: 978-0-521-88690-1 Price: £24.99 |
Published: 11 November 2007 |
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NRSV - New Revised Standard Version - Reference Edition- With Apocryphal / Deuterocanonical books |
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ISBN: 978-0-521-68131-5 Price: £65.00 |
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GNB - Good News Bible Sunrise edition |
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ISBN: 0-007-16656-7 Price: £15.99 |
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GNB - Good News Bible Standard edition |
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ISBN: 0-007-16662-1 Price: £16.99 |
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GNB - Good News Bible, Rainbow edition |
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ISBN: 0-007-16658-3 Price: £15.99 |
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ESV - English Standard Version - Modern edition |
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ISBN: 0-007-10749-8 Price: £14.99 |
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ESV - English Standard Version - Classic Edition |
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ISBN: 0-007-10748-X Price: £16.99 |
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KJV - King James or 'Authorised' Version: Personal Size Giant Print Reference Bible |
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ISBN: 978-1-598-56508-9 Price: £15.99 |
Published: April 2010 |
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KJV - King James or 'Authorised' Version - Giant Print Gospels & Psalms |
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ISBN: 978-0-521-51070-7 Price: £10.00 |
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KJV - King James or 'Authorised' Version - Gift Bible |
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ISBN: 978-0-521-60092-7 Price: £13.99 |
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KJV - King James or 'Authorised' Version - Standard Text Edition |
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ISBN: 978-0-521-50782-0 Price: £29.99 |
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KJV - King James or 'Authorised' Version - Large Print Text Edition |
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ISBN: 978-0-521-16334-7 Price: £21.99 |
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KJV - King James or 'Authorised' Version - Apocrypha Text Edition |
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ISBN: 978-0-521-50674-8 Price: £9.99 |
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KJV - King James or 'Authorised' Version - Pitt Minion Reference Edition |
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ISBN: 978-0-521-00740-5 Price: £39.99 |
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NLT - New Living Translation- Pitt Minion Reference Edition |
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ISBN: 978-0-521-75924-3 Price: £50.00 |
Published: 07 July 2009 |
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NLT - New Living Translation- Burgundy Gift and Award Bible |
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ISBN: 978-1-414-30207-2 Price: £3.99 |
Published: 1997 |
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NLT - New Living Translation,PersonalCompact Bible for Teens |
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ISBN: 978-1-414-32161-5 Price: £9.99 |
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NLT - New Living Translation, Personal Compact Bible for Teens |
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ISBN: 978-1-414-32160-8 Price: £9.99 |
Published: December 1901 |
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NLT - New Living Translation, Camo Bible |
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ISBN: 978-1-414-32201-8 Price: £9.99 |
Published: May 2008 |
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NKJV - New King James Version- Deluxe Gift and Award Bible |
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ISBN: 0-840-70050-4 Price: £4.99 |
Published: 1982 |
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REB - Revised English Bible - Standard Text Edition with Apocrypha |
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ISBN: 978-0-521-50940-4 Price: £16.99 |
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REB - Revised English Bible - Compact New Testament |
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ISBN: 978-0-521-68134-6 Price: £7.99 |
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NCV - New Century Version - Compact, Anglicised Edition |
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ISBN: 1-860-24461-0 Price: £12.99 |
Published: Spring 2004 |
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NCV - New Century Version - Classic Edition |
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ISBN: 0-718-00368-3 Price: £22.50 |
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NCV - New Century Version - International Children's Bible (ICB)Illustrated by Richard Deverell |
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ISBN: 0-850-09901-3 Price: £16.99 |
Published: 1992 |
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NCV - New Century Version - The Youth Bible |
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ISBN: 978-1-860-24620-3 Price: £16.99 |
Published: 2007 |
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NJB - The New Jerusalem Bible - Study Edition |
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ISBN: 0-232-52077-1 Price: £19.95 |
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NJB - The New Jerusalem Bible - Readers Edition |
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ISBN: 0-232-51930-7 Price: £14.95 |
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NJB - New Jerusalem Bible - The Illustrated Bible - |
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ISBN: 0-232-52332-0 Price: £16.95 |
Published: 1999 |
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Amplified Bible |
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ISBN: 0-310-95168-2 Price: £16.99 |
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The Message//Remix- The Bible in Contemporary Languageby Eugene H. Peterson |
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ISBN: 1-576-83434-4 Price: £14.99 |
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The Message- The Bible in Contemporary Languageby Eugene H. Peterson |
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ISBN: 1-576-83438-7 Price: £9.99 |
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The Message- The Bible in Contemporary Language - Numbered Editionby Eugene Peterson |
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ISBN: 978-1-576-83916-4 Price: £19.99 |
Published: 22 August 2006 |
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The Message- The Bible in Contemporary Languageby Eugene H. Peterson |
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ISBN: 1-576-83662-2 Price: £14.99 |
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1662 Book of Common Prayer - Enlarged edition |
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ISBN: 978-0-521-61242-5 Price: £13.99 |
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1662 Book of Common Prayer - Standard Edition |
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ISBN: 978-0-521-60093-4 Price: £9.99 |
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