Posts Tagged Thomas Nelson
Review: Dad’s Bible: The Father’s Plan (Hardcover)
Posted by Joel in Book Review on June 7, 2010
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With notes by Robert Wolgemuth, Thomas Nelson has devotional-style bible geared to fathers, and just in time for their special day. The embossed hardcover book is not meant to be a traditional study bible, noticeable by the use of the New Century Version, but to be used by fathers in ‘daddy situations.’
It is wholly conservative evangelical in its approach to biblical headship, the authority of the husband, and other issues (found int he Q & A section in the appendix) such as Creation. The notes are arranged into several topic including ‘Walking in Authority’, ‘Godly Character’, ‘Passing it On’, ‘Dads in the Bible’, ‘Building your Children’, and ‘Insights.’ Unlike the Mom’s Bible, which is the companion to the Dad’s bible, the notes system focuses on the authority of the husband.
The Question and Answer Section in the appendix covers a variety of modern day questioning, such as,
- Did Jesus Have to Go to School? (1375)
- Is it wrong to be rich (1361)
- Can Scientists Prove that Creation isn’t true? (1355)
Thoroughly evangelical in its answers, the Dad’s Bible attempts to answer the questions for its conservative audiences generally basing their answers on previous works, all referenced for further reading, as well to biblical texts. Each book is prefaced with an introduction in, much like the NCV, modern day language. Sometimes, you will find the introduction as an allegory. Rarely will you find theological insights, but this bible is not meant to be this – it is a devotional. So too the Topics found throughout the bible. The bible is based on the NCV, which may be too loose for many. It might do Thomas Nelson well to off the Dad’s and Mom’s bible in something more traditional.
The bible is aesthetic in its appearance, from its embossed cover to its ‘aged’ look on the pages. It would make a nice gift to fathers in the evangelical tradition, new or old.
You can read another review, here.
Review: The Voice New Testament
Posted by Joel in Book Review, The Voice on March 4, 2010
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From Amazon:
The Voice™ is the product of the best minds in this emerging generation of Christian leaders. Together they are helping young people fall in love with the Scriptures. Instead of confining God’s Word in the framework of biblical criticism, The Voice™ highlights the beauty of God’s communication to His people. In The Voice™, the voice of God is heard as clearly as when He first revealed His truth. This is the first-ever complete New Testament in The Voice™ translation. Writers include Chris Seay, Lauren Winner, Brian McLaren, Greg Garrett, David B. Capes, and others.
Features include:
- Bronze, highlighted text
- Screenplay-like format, ideal for public readings and group studies
- Devotional commentary
- Book introductions
You can find my others posts on The Voice here.
Listening to the Voice – Sin
Posted by Joel in Book Review, The Voice on February 17, 2010
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Part of the historical Christian concern with new translations is the ability to retain the sins lists – I haven’t seen the same worry applied to the virtue lists. Both lists are found throughout the New Testament, as would be excepted:
| Virtue Lists | Sin Lists |
| Galatians 5:22-23 Ephesians 4:32 Ephesians 6:14-20 Philippians 4:8 Colossians 3:12 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 1 Timothy 3:2-13 Titus 1:6-9 Hebrews 7:26 James 3:17 |
Mark 7:21-22 Romans 12:9-21 Romans 13:8-14 Galatians 5:19-21 1 Corinthians 5:9-11 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 Ephesians 4:25-31 Ephesians 5:3-5 Colossians 3:5-9 2 Timothy 3:1-5 Revelation 9:20-21 Revelation 21:8 Revelation 21:27 |
Listening to the Voice: Theological Words
Posted by Joel in Book Review, The Voice on February 16, 2010
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For some, words such as baptism, justification/justified, and even Christ are words which are sacrosanct to a biblical translation. Part of the criticism leveled at other translations, such as the NLT and God’s Word is that they remove these words. If you are needing these words, The Voice may not be the translation for you.
Note, that since the translation style of The Voice is different from others, I felt it unfair to compare it with others; however, you can use the hyperlinked Scripture references to do you own comparison.
Listening to The Voice: Purpose of Translation
Posted by Joel in Book Review, The Voice on February 15, 2010
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From Amazon:
The Voice™ is the product of the best minds in this emerging generation of Christian leaders. Together they are helping young people fall in love with the Scriptures. Instead of confining God’s Word in the framework of biblical criticism, The Voice™ highlights the beauty of God’s communication to His people. In The Voice™, the voice of God is heard as clearly as when He first revealed His truth. This is the first-ever complete New Testament in The Voice™ translation. Writers include Chris Seay, Lauren Winner, Brian McLaren, Greg Garrett, David B. Capes, and others.
The purpose of the translation s the key to understanding the translation itself. I have found that many who disagree with the translation fail to understand the purpose of the translation itself. We should judge first the purpose of the translation and then the merits of the translation based on that purpose.
Listening to the Voice: John 1.1-5
Posted by Joel in Book Review, The Voice on February 12, 2010
I received a copy of the The Voice New Testament from Thomas Nelson for review. Having spent some time with it, I will examine it next week; however, I thought that I might post just a small passage:
Review: God’s Little Princess Devotional Bible
Posted by Leigh Anne in Book Review on January 27, 2010
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Book Description
Girls long to be loved and adored, and give their heart to their hero. God is that hero! The characteristics focused on in this Bible storybook will help your little girl blossom into the princess she was created to be. Virtues to create beauty such as compassion, sharing, and truth are highlighted in fun and engaging ways. The perfect format for girls to learn about their destiny as a daughter of their King. Features included are: Beauty Secrets, Bible Princesses, My Hero (Scripture promises), Take a Bow (Easy plays that are Bible-focused), I Adore You (Put girls energy to use with songs, scripture and worship), Royal Truths, Down In My Heart (Scripture Memory), Princess Charming, Worthy of Love (Ideas to show how to love her royal subjects: family, siblings, friends and those in the community).
