”I VIEW THE NRSV TRANSLATION TO BE THE FINEST ENGLISH BIBLE
WE HAVE TODAY. I RECOMMEND IT HIGHLY.”
— Richard J. Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline
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NRSV: The Bible for Everyone
Many of us pay scant attention to the Bible
translation we use, and yet we all want the most accurate and readable
translation available for our study and devotional use. That Bible translation
is the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV). Widely recognized by scholars
and religious authorities as the most accurate translation, it is also the
direct successor of the beloved King James Bible, following in that Bible’s tradition of elegant,
readable prose. As a literal translation rather than a paraphrase, the NRSV
leaves interpretation in the hands of the reader. Its groundbreaking use
of nonsexist language for generic pronouns—for example, “brothers
and sisters” instead of “brothers”—corrects a long-standing
problem with English translations of the Bible. Because of a lack of a generic
third person singular pronoun, previous translations used “he” or “him” when
both men and women were indicated, often obscuring the original
meaning.
Created by a committee of scholars from all three branches of the Christian church—Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox—the NRSV is the least sectarian translation compared to most other popular versions. Further, more denominations have chosen the NRSV as their official translation than any other translation on the market. Trustworthy, readable, and ecumenical, the NRSV is the Bible for everyone.
Whether your Bible needs are academic, vocational, or devotional, Harper Bibles offers an NRSV edition perfect for you. Check back often as we add new editions.
