Bible Versions and Study
Bibles: Books-A-Million Bookstore Recommendations
This page provides links to recommended
Bible versions and Study Bibles available from Books-A-Million
.
Bible Versions
The Bible versions below are discussed in depth at Bible
Versions Controversy and in the upcoming book Differences Between Bible
Versions (see Books by the Director).
Analytical-Literal Translation
of the New
Testament
- The ALT is the only Bible that is a literal translation of the
Majority Greek Text, brings out nuances of the Greek text, and includes study
aids within the text. It promotes
understanding of what the New Testament writers originally wrote. It is truly
the ideal version for the serious student of the Bible. Translated by Gary F.
Zeolla, the director of Darkness to Light. The preceding link is to the
hardcover edition. The ALT is also available in paperback.
King James Version
- After almost 400 years, still the favorite Bible version of millions.
The preceding link is to the Center Column Reference Bible, blue,
bonded-leather
edition, with thumb-index, cross-references, and a min-concordance. Books-A-Million has
over 1,400 editions
of the KJV available. Based on the Textus Receptus.
New King James Version
- The NKJV has long been this writer's preferred version of the Bible. It
provides a good balance of accuracy and readability.
The preceding link is to the Nelson Reference Bible, black,
bonded-leather
edition, with thumb-index, cross-references, and a min-concordance. Books-A-Million over 400
editions of the NKJV available. Based on the Textus Receptus, but with
footnotes indicating significant variants with the Critical Text and Majority
Text.
Literal Translation of
the Bible
- As the name says, a very literal translation of the Bible, by Jay P. Green.
Based on the Textus Receptus.
Modern King James Version
- Somewhat more literal than the NKJV, also by Jay P. Green. The
preceding link is to a black, bonded-leather edition, the only edition of
the MKJV available from Books-A-Million. Based on the Textus Receptus.
World
English Bible
The WEB is one of only two versions based on the Majority Text (the other being
the above ALT). the WEB is basically a formal equivalence versions, though it
does tend towards dynamic equivalence. But overall it is a very accurate and
easy to read version.
Young's Literal Translation
- The first literal translation of the Bible in English. Translated in
the late 1800's by
Robert Young, who also prepared Young's Analytical Concordance.
The
preceding link is to the paperback edition, the only edition of YLT available from Books-A-Million.
Based on the Textus Receptus.
Study Bibles
Nelson Study Bible:
NKJV
- 15,000 expository study notes, 100 In-Depth articles, 350 Word Focus word
studies, maps, charts, timelines, concordance, and other helps. The notes
present different viewpoints, but they favor a Reformed-Baptist perspective. A
very helpful and reliable study Bible. The preceding link is to the burgundy,
bonded-leather edition. Also available in other colors and
bindings, such as a black, leather edition.
Reformation
Study Bible: NKJV
- (Formerly the New Geneva Study Bible). A truly Reformed Study Bible. Extensive study notes one each page. Book
introductions and outlines at the beginning of each Bible book. Charts, graphs,
and discussions of theological concepts on appropriate pages. Mini-concordance
and maps in the back. A truly helpful and reliable study Bible. The preceding link is to the
paper over boards edition. Also
available
in a burgundy,
leather edition.
Christian Life New Testament:
NKJV
- Ideal for those new to the Bible. Contains simple outlines to
introduce the new believer or seeker to the basic doctrines of the Bible. The
preceding is to the blue, imitation leather edition. Also available
in burgundy imitation leather.
Thompson Chain Reference Study
-
The reference chains in Thompson's enable topical studies of the Bible to be
done. The preceding link is to the NKJV, black, bonded-leather edition. Also available
in a variety of other versions, colors and bindings.
Open Bible
- Book introductions and outlines. Full page study aids scattered throughout.
Cross references, a mini-concordance, and other aids in the back. The preceding link is to the NKJV,
blue, bonded-leather edition. Also available
in a variety of other versions, colors, and bindings.
Notes:
When available, I have linked to bonded-leather editions of the
above Bibles. By personal experience I have found that this type of binding
provides a good balance between price and durability. Genuine leather bindings
will last longer, but they are considerably more expensive. Hardcover bindings
are less expensive, but they tend to fall apart with as much as a Bible should
be used.
If you order one
or or more of
these products and decide to order again at a later time, the only way this
ministry gets "credit" for your subsequent purchases is if you go to
Books-A-Million's site by first coming here and clicking on one of the links on this site. So please return here before ordering a
second time!
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