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On 11/17 Sarah Caprye wrote: Unfortunately, my experience with this bible has shown it to be an insufficient resource for in-depth study, while at the same time being too visually and textually awkward for meditative or devotional reading. ... I can see potential value in this bible for those who are devoted to the New Century Version ... The [expanded] Bible
On 11/6 Don Sanders wrote: I have never been a fan of the “pick your own word” translations of the Bible like the Amplified Bible. While the concept of providing a wider range of meaning for words is noble, it just doesn’t reflect the way that langauge is used or the way people communicate. People (specifically authors) pick one meaning ... The Expanded Bible
On 10/30 Bryon Mondok wrote: This was a difficult translation for me to read. It's a word for word translation on steroids. The translation itself is actually quite readable. It's just the addition of synonyms and bible verses added linearly in the sentence that breaks up the flow of verse and rhythm and narrative that's such a ... Book Review: The Expanded Bible
On 10/29 Megan L wrote: The [Expanded] Bible: New Testament is considered a study bible where one can study while reading the bible. Its purpose is to help the reader increase their understanding with additional words and comments right in the text. It is written in a modified New Century Version. This bible differs from most of the New ... [Expanded]
On 10/29 Brian Van Dyke wrote: The tagline for The [Expanded] Bible (New Testament) is “Study the Bible While You Read.” So I got one, opened it and read. My first impression…CONFUSING!!! Isn’t this supposed to be an easy way to Bible study as you read? I soon discovered that in order to use it I needed ... Book Review: The [Expanded] Bible: New Testament
On 10/16 Pat Hannon wrote: The Expanded Bible is based on the New Century Version with expanded notes throughout the text that allow you to "study the bible as you read." Study notes are integrated into the text, set off by brackets. These notes give different translation possibilities, a literal or traditional reading of the ... Useful But Clunky
On 10/13 Amy Sondova wrote: As a Bible study leader and avid student of the Word, I am always looking for resources that will enhance my understanding of Scripture—The Expanded Bible: New Testament (Thomas Nelson) is definitely one of those resources. Using a modified New Century Version (NCV) translation of the Bible, scholars ... Book Review:: The Expanded Bible: New Testament
On 10/12 Jennifer AlLee wrote: The whole idea behind The Expanded Bible is that you can study the Bible while you read. Sprinkled among the text are expanded meanings, comments, cross references, etc., all meant to enhance your Bible reading experience. The result is that there's a whole lot of stuff going on withing each passage. ... A Nice Personal Study Bible
On 10/9 Matthew Shoemaker wrote: The Expanded Bible, New Testament by Thomas Nelson is simple to read and the expanded material gives a deeper meaning to the text. However, it is not a new concept. Although similar to The Lockman Foundation’s, Amplified Bible, The Expanded Bible is not a new translation it uses the New Century Version ... The Expanded Bible, New Testament
On 10/5 Cheryl Peevyhouse wrote: The Expanded Bible is a study-version of the New Testament that's hard to read but useful for, well, studying.The translation is based on the New Century Version, which is meaning-based (it translates phrases in groups of words, rather than word by word, for a more culturally relevant understanding). ... The Expanded Bible/Thomas Nelson Publishers
On 9/30 Kristina Rhodes wrote: The purpose behind the Expanded New Testament Bible by Thomas Nelson publishers is to help you find deeper meaning in the Word and be able to read and study the bible at the same time. While reading it, you will be able to learn many different terms, expressions and synonyms for key words in each verse. ... The new testament expanded Bible
On 9/29 Susan K. Stewart wrote: My number one complaint about The [expanded] Bible from Thomas Nelson, it’s only the New Testament. I’ve long used The Amplified Bible as part of my in-depth study of the Scripture. The [expanded] Bible adds to what the Amplified has done so well – add clear definition to words and phrases in ... The [expanded] Bible: New Testament
On 9/28 Victor Retana wrote: This is one of my favorite books, I was looking for something to help me under -stand the new testament better, like other books or bibles that are designed to help understand the bible the way it was intended, I have found this book to be very helpful. For those people that are looking for an ... The [Expanded] Bible
On 9/24 Brandon Smith wrote: Recently I got my hands on a copy of The Expanded Bible put out by Thomas Nelson. This is an modified version of the New Century Version with a ton of valuable extras, all in one handy location. Let me explain. The Bible has, in bold, the main text of the New Testament. Using brackets and ... Review: The Expanded Bible
On 9/24 Michael Levitt wrote: I was fortunate enough to receive a copy of The Expanded Bible New Testament. This edition of the New Testament speaks in current English, so new believers and long time followers of Christ can gain new insight in verses, and the power of what Jesus did for all of us. This is a ... The Expanded Bible Review
On 9/22 Al Ronberg wrote: The Expanded Bible is something that I was a little hesitant to check out – but thought It might be worth a look… I wasn’t sure how it would work, or how user-friendly it would prove to be… Since spending a few hours checking out how it might enhance the work I am doing with the ... The Expanded Bible
On 9/21 john umland wrote: As my kids get bigger and my house feels smaller, collections get squeezed out. At least I can keep bikes in the garage. But I do have a weakness for Bibles, translations and study Bibles. For the past year, I have been reading my Greek New Testament almost every morning then I re-read the chapter in ... book report: The Expanded Bible
On 9/21 Sharon Seeberger wrote: I was raised on the Scofield Reference Bible, perhaps the first Bible to include commentary and cross references in the text, maybe the leading one of its kind in the mid-20th century. While the original Scofield Reference was strictly for the purpose of aiding in Bible study, a subsequent edition demonstrated ... Book Review: The [expanded] Bible, (New Testament), 2009: Nelson.
On 9/20 Falguni Patel wrote: This is my review I am doing for the Thomas Nelson Book Review Bloggers Program. The Expanded Bible: New Testament (NKJV) is a great tool for one to expand their knowledge of scripture. It allows the reader to get a deeper meaning of words without having to go to a concordance or other Bible study ... Book Review: The Expanded Bible-New Testament (NKJV)
On 9/18 Janey DeMeo wrote: The Expanded Bible: New Testament (NKJV) published by Thomas Nelson is a unique tool designed for people hungry to grasp the fuller meaning of Scripture while they read—without having to open a concordance or Bible notes. It simplifies Scriptural understanding by offering alternate wording to clarify. ... The Expanded Bible
On 9/17 Joel Greenwood wrote: A new aspect on the New Testament. Every verse has been taken apart and broken down by the many authors to create a Bible unlike any other. Without disrupting the reading of the passages, The Expanded Bible gives literal translations, other translations, comments, and meanings to the Scripture. I found ... The Expanded Bible
On 9/15 Erin Bertsch wrote: The Expanded Bible is meant to be a study Bible, though the only special content that I found in its pages were the extensions within the text (more on that later). This Bible does not contain maps, historical commentary, and it rarely seems to site other verses as reference (more on this later as well!). ... The [Expanded] Bible New Testament
On 9/15 Melissa Smith wrote: Being that I'm a word junkie, I enjoyed reading/working with the new study Bible published by Thomas Nelson, called 'New Testament, The [expanded] Bible'. It's like having a thesaurus and dictionary at the reader's fingertips. But, I noticed early on that the language used is simplistic and seems to ... The [expanded] Bible
On 9/15 Lindsay Selis wrote: The [Expanded] Bible was a new experience for me. I wasn't sure what to expect, since I haven't owned or read any type of amplified Bible in the past. It was difficult, at first, to read the text through the "expansions" that are integrated into it. It took me 3-4 chapters to get used to the new kind ... Review of The [Expanded] Bible
On 9/11 Stephen Chatelier wrote: As a teacher of Christian Studies, I was keen to see if Thomas Nelson's recent "The Expanded Bible: New Testament" might be useful to my students.When I opened to the introduction, I was pleased to see that the idea was to provide alternate, literal and traditional meanings of certain parts of the text. ... The Expanded Bible: Review
On 9/10 Jill Dudley wrote: I received the Expanded Bible: New Testament from Thomas Nelson publishers as a book reviewing blogger. I expected this Bible to be a great study aid since it offers extra study tools within the text (literal, traditional, and variations of word meanings). I think the idea behind this study Bible was noble, ... Review of Expanded Bible: New Testament
On 9/10 Susan Whelan wrote: Those seeking a deeper understanding of Scripture will find this new Bible Translation from Thomas Nelson publishers a wonderful aid to personal Bible study time. The cultural context of language and subtle differences in translation of Scriptures can cause confusion for modern students of the Bible. ... Book Review -- The Expanded Bible New Testament
On 9/9 Helen Kidd wrote: The Expanded Bible: New Testament, published by Thomas Nelson, is both an excellent new study Bible and an unparalleled updated translation. While the base text is a modified version of the New Century Version, The Expanded Bible: New Testament includes for both the beginning and serious student of the ... Review: The Expanded Bible: New Testament
On 9/9 Joel Watts wrote: It is a rather thick book, and I find it difficult to see how a complete version will be easy to carry. On the other hand, the Expanded Bible – New Testament is hardly for church use, but tends to be geared to those who study the bible and want to have variants in translation at their fingertips without ... Review: Expanded Bible – New Testament (Thomas Nelson)
On 9/8 Michael C. Brown wrote: The [Expanded] Bible: New Testament - Study the Bible while you read it. It uses the Contempory English Translation and then adds in brackets words or phrases that help you draw out or understand the verses better. The main text is in Bold and they say to read only the BOLD words first and then go back ... This will help you get more out of the Bible
On 9/8 Jeff Hickman wrote: Got the "Expanded Bible" as a resource in sermon prep. The format makes it difficult to read a passage smoothly, however it can be useful to gain clarity on a word or passage of Scripture. People who are looking for a quick reference tool for words in a passage will find this resource most beneficial. ... Expanded Bible Review for Thomas Nelson Publishing
On 9/7 Jomar Daniel Isip wrote: Most of the time, I want to read a newer version of the Bible to discover something new, and the Expanded certainly meets this desire. The set-up is that, rather than placing variants of the text at the bottom of the page (as is done in most Bibles) the Expanded includes the variants right inside of ... The Expanded Bible: New Testament
On 9/5 Casey Carmical wrote: Hope you’ll bear with me for another review. I recently got a copy of The [Expanded] Bible, a hardback study Bible, through the Thomas Nelson’s Book Review Blogger program. The tagline for the product is “Study the Bible While You Read, ” but I don’t think you can really do that with this Bible. The notes ... The [Expanded] Bible
On 9/3 Steven Robbins wrote: This was an interesting book review. How do you go about reviewing not just the most pivotal piece of literature in human history but also the Word of God? Needless to say, it ain't like the other reviews. So, I'll stick to giving you my thoughts on what makes this version of the New Testament "different" ... OK for study but maybe not daily reading
On 9/2 Jenn Phipps wrote: The Expanded Bible: New Testament reflects the latest scholarship, current English, and the needs of contemporary students of the Bible. This new testament includes a multitude of study aids and expanded translations right in line with the text making it possible for you to study the Bible while you ... The Expanded Bible review
On 9/2 Jonathan Hill wrote: The [Expanded] Bible (a modified version of the NCV) by Thomas Nelson Publishers is a great resource for readers who are looking for a clearer understanding of the biblical text. The expanded Bible presents the base text of the Bible translation in a bold print and then additional information for each phrase or verse in ... Review: The [expanded] Bible
On 9/2 Sarah Mourreale wrote: Advertised as a study tool and aid in reading the bible, I was very excited to obtain a copy of The Expanded Bible. I eagerly opened it up and was dismayed to find my expectations were not fulfilled. To be fair, my husband is in seminary and so we are exposed to deep material. This bible might ... The Expanded Bible
On 9/2 Christopher Tabone wrote: Review of The [Expanded] Bible The [Expanded] Bible, is a new and inviting way to study God’s word. It contains expository notes side-by-side with this new version of the Scriptures. This helps cut down on flipping around looking for the material. The study material, i.e. commentary on scripture, ... Not Only a New Version, But a New Way to Study The Bible
On 9/2 Tom Elenbaas wrote: I recently got a copy of The Expanded Bible, New Testament, published by Thomas Nelson. It’s text is a modified New Century Version, and the “contributing scholars” are Tremper Longman III, Mark L. Strauss, and Daniel Taylor. I’m new to Strauss, but I’ve appreciated Longman’s ... The Expanded Bible Review
On 9/1 nigel plummer wrote: (Disclaimer: As a blogger I received a free review copy - no requirement to give it a positive review, just for the reviewer to call it like they see it. Just to let y'all know.) Overall, the Expanded Bible is a decent version of the New Testament. It helps those who might be confused with various terms ... Review: The Expanded Bible (New Testament)
On 9/1 Jonathan Esterman wrote: The Expanded Bible, by Thomas Nelson, is an interesting take on biblical translation. With contributing scholars Tremper Longman III, Mark L. Strauss, and Daniel Taylor, Thomas Nelson Publishing has released their very own version of the scriptures. The New Testament only, Expanded Bible does not have ... The [Expanded] Bible
On 8/31 Aaron Lee wrote: The [Expanded] Bible expands on Scripture, but don't mistake it for a study Bible or critical work. This version takes the text of the New Century Version (revised) and adds language in order for the reader to more fully engage the meanings and definitions of particular words and phrases [commonly a ... It's not a study Bible.
On 8/31 Reba Baskett wrote: I am always interested in study bible’s and when I got this copy in the mail I was anxious to flip through this and see what made it so differnt. The first thing that stood out was the word study in the text instead of in the footnotes. For normal reading this made the text hard to get through but ... The [expanded] Bible review
On 8/28 Dianna Auton wrote: The Expanded Bible: New Testament reflects the latest scholarship, current English, and the needs of contemporary students of the Bible. This new testament includes a multitude of study aids and expanded translations right in line with the text making it possible for you to study the Bible while you ... The Expanded Bible New Testament Current English
On 8/28 Jonathan Schmanke wrote: There is a new Bible translation published by Thomas Nelson called The Expanded Bible New Testament . This is a new study bible and I know what your thinking, do we really need another english rendering of the Bible? Well the publishers counter with and I quote “(The Expanded Bible)… is not a another ... Thomas Nelson’s New Expanded Bible-NT
On 8/28 Teresa Konopka wrote: The Expanded Bible: New Testament is a modern study Bible for young readers. It focuses on the New Testament and reads left to right like a book. There are side columns for notes that explain concepts to readers and make connections from other Biblical quotations. Some words are inserted with brackets ... The Expanded Bible: New Testament
On 8/28 Jessie John wrote: Late last week The [expanded] Bible was waiting at my door. I can not express the thrill I felt over the delivery of a brand new Bible. My own personal study Bible has been The Amplified Bible for several years. I was eager to explore a Bible that seemingly had the potential to stand up to my own ... The [expanded] Bible
On 8/27 Charles Wiese wrote: The [expanded] Bible is a new translation from Thomas Nelson. The base text is a modified version of the New Century Version (NCV). Within the base text there are numerous words and phrases enclosed in brackets. The bracketed sections are designed to give different nuances of the Greek word, provide ... The [expanded] Bible
On 8/27 Jeanette Wood wrote: New Testament- The expanded Bible Study the Bible While You Read Thomas Nelson Publishers The expanded Bible is not a typical Bible translation. Based off the New Century Version, the Scriptures are written in bold with a variety of reference works written in brackets to increase the readers study ... The expanded Bible- Thomas Nelson Publishers
On 8/27 Trisha Rempel wrote: was really excited for this one!! I'd been waiting not so patiently all week for it to arrive! I am a big believer in not only reading your Bible but to also study it, research the verses, etc. This book makes it easier by looking at the different translations and adding it to the text. I did find it ... The [expanded] Bible, new testament
On 8/26 Chris Baldwin wrote: This is the first Bible that I have ever seen like this. It is definitely a study Bible. The tag line is “Study the Bible While you Read.” It is a catchy title, but I wonder how else you would study the Bible if you don’t read it. Even so the tag line does say a lot about this particular version. ... The Expanded Bible: New Testament
On 8/26 Marty Henson wrote: The Expanded Bible (New Testament), by Thomas Nelson, is a Study Bible, in the true meaning of Study, but without the extra work. This Bible has a twist, like the Amplified Bible, the extra study material is just bracketed after the text, which is in a bold type. It differs for the Amplified in that ... Review -- The Expanded Bible (NT)
On 8/26 Shirley McClay wrote: I received The Expanded Bible from Thomas Nelson to review. It’s a version of the Bible that includes word meanings (alternate words as well as explanations) and historical/cultural info right in the text. The Expanded Bible, New Testament Hardcover My first reaction to the Bible is that ... The Expanded Bible
On 8/26 Sarah Katie wrote: The Expanded Bible: New Testament review. Thomas Nelson has created a bible to make studying the Bible as easy as reading it. The notes and additional translations of the words are right in the text. I like how it was written, they didn’t waste time on flowery language but got sraight to ... The Expanded Bible: New Testament
On 8/26 Laura Davis wrote: 'Now your reading time can also be in-depth learning time!' That is the first line on the back of The Expanded Bible - New Testament. "Study the Bible while you read" is written down the front side of the cover and so being the enthusiastic student of the Bible that I am, I opened its pages with anticipation. I ... The Expanded Bible
On 8/26 Harmony Wheeler wrote: I began reading the new Expanded Bible with critical eyes. Although put together by accomplished scholars, these scholars base this version on the New Century Version, which tends to make more liberal translations, especially when it comes to gender related terms. As I skimmed through The [expanded] ... Review: The Expanded Bible
On 8/25 Tracy Lagrove wrote: I absolutely LOVE this Bible, it has saved me Countless hours of searching online to find the kind of information included in this book! I love how The Expanded Bible give the alternate/deeper meanings to some of the words used in the Scripture. Its become an invaluable part of my personal Bible studies ... The Expanded Bible
On 8/25 myriam desrosiers wrote: New Testament - the New Expanded Bible published by Thomas Nelson allows you to read the New Testament (based on a modified version of the New Century Version) without having to run for a concordance, commentary, and or Bible dictionary. Right within the texts are the cross-references and word studies that shed more light ... New Testament - the New Expanded Bible by Thomas Nelson
On 8/25 Chris Coker wrote: I believe this Bible is a study Bible for pastors and leaders so they can have a better understanding of the translation. This Bible is unique in nature as it doesn't have maps, devotional, and other study material along the sides or in the back of the bible like most bibles today...instead this bible ... Expanded Bible
On 8/25 Mark Bailey wrote: The Expanded Bible New Testament, by Thomas Nelson Publishers, is a great Bible to add to your collection of study resources. It gives help to the most common words or phrases that can be confusing. I was studying on a specific subject and when I received this Bible, I immediately looked it up. It helped ... The Expanded Bible New Testament by Thomas Nelson
On 8/25 Joshua Olds wrote: The [Expanded] Bible seemed like a good idea, I'm sure. And it still does. Unfortunately, this doesn't quite deliver as well as hoped. The reading of the actual text is choppy, but that is to be expected, considering the comments/notes are inline and not footnoted. The real function of the [Expanded] ... The [Expanded] Bible - New Testament
On 8/25 Mark Buzard wrote: I have a new author to review: God. :-) Actually, I am actually reviewing a new Bible, not what God says in the Bible.I saw this Bible on the Nelson review site, and was intrigued. Here is what they say about it:The Expanded Bible: New Testament reflects the latest scholarship, current English, and the ... The Expanded Bible
On 8/24 Isabelle Lussier wrote: The [expanded] Bible – New TestamentPublished at Thomas Nelson I have just received the new [expanded] Bible which permits you to study the Bible while you read. The copy I received was a hard cover one. The cover is quite simple – pure white with blue and grey writing on it. Somehow, I am ... The [expanded] Bible - New Testament
On 8/24 Jason Skipper wrote: New Testament The [Expanded] Bible Thomas Nelson Publishers The Expanded Bible is not an entirely new translation. The text is a modification of The New Century Version. It leans toward a dynamic, or functional, equivalence in its translation. This means that there are some instances in which the translators decided on the meaning of the ... Book Review: The Expanded Bible
On 8/24 Phillip Coxwell wrote: The Expanded Bible: New Testament reflects the latest scholarship, current English, and the needs of contemporary students of the Bible. This new testament includes a multitude of study aids and expanded translations right in line with the text making it possible for you to study the Bible while you ... The Expanded Bible: New Testament
On 8/24 Josh Phelps wrote: The Expanded Bible by Thomas Nelson Publishing is based on the New Century Version. This Bible only contains the New Testament. The Expanded Bible places study tools within the text so as you are reading the Bible you get a more in depth study. This Bible is not for new believers, however, as it can ... The Expanded Bible Review
On 8/24 Richard Jones wrote: I was very excited when The [Expanded] Bible came in the mail. It's promoted as a Bible you can study while you read - plain and simple.However, it took me a few days to get used to all the "lingo" and what every little symbol means.For example, you have the text of Scripture (New Century Version) in ... The [Expanded] Bible
On 8/24 Matthew Robbins wrote: Genre: BiblePublisher: Thomas NelsonPublication Date: August 11, 2009The [expanded] Bible isn’t really a study Bible, but it seeks to accomplish many of the same things as a study Bible by including alternate translations, literal renderings, comments, and traditional translations right within the ... Review: The [expanded] Bible - New Testatment
On 8/24 Joshua McManaway wrote: The Expanded Bible Paperback: 672 pages Publisher: Thomas Nelson (August 11, 2009) Language: English ISBN-10: 0718019164 ISBN-13: 978-0718019167 Many thanks to the fine folks at Thomas Nelson for sending me a copy of their “The Expanded Bible (New Testament)”. The Expanded Bible is the product ... Book Review: The Expanded Bible (New Testament)
On 8/23 David LaDuke wrote: The New Expanded Bible published by Thomas Nelson Publishing, is a unique reading New testament that is also a study Bible. Confused? Don’t be. This New Century Version Bible is suitable for reading but also has study helps within the text to guide the reader into a greater understanding of the words ... The Expanded Bible, NCV
On 8/21 Curtis Cecil wrote: I recently received a copy of a new bible called The Expanded Bible.Published by Thomas Nelson. In reading the summary online of it I wasn't quite sure what to expect.Let me just say I was astounded. This Bible takes the style of the Amplified Bible and 'Expands' it... no pun intended.I quickly read ... Expanded Bible
On 8/21 Jarrod Spencer wrote: “Study the Bible while you read” is the theme statement of a newly released Bible called The Expanded Bible. As a minister, I possess many bibles of various versions. Everyone has their preferences. Some Bibles are good for their modern language while others are good for their “close to the ... Book Review of "The Expanded Bible: New Testament"
On 8/21 Joseph Yates wrote: The Expanded Bible New Testament, by Thomas Nelson Publishers, is an interesting spin on the Bible. The Expanded Bible takes the translation and adds extra shades of meaning of the Hebrew and Greek words. These extra meanings will be in brackets like this: [pizza]. This is similar in style to the Amplified Bible, but while ... The [expanded] Bible (New Testament)
On 8/21 Scott Asher wrote: Recently, I got my hands on The Expanded Bible, New Testament, a new edition of the New Century Version that promised to incorporate the best of both the Formal and Functional Equivalence schools of interpretation in one volume. Coincidentally, I also needed to utilize a Bible for a youth curriculum ... The Expanded Bible
On 8/20 Kyle Reed wrote: I am constantly looking for new ways to study the Bible. Whether it be Commentaries, looking at the Greek, or reading different versions (the Message), the Expanded Bible is a great resource for reading the Bible and getting a bigger picture of what is going on. I started with the book of Mark, and ... Great Resource