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S. Michael Houdmann
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New Revised Standard Version - HistoryThe NRSV was translated by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches, an ecumenical Christian group. It is called the New Revised...
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Jeffrey Johnson
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What is the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)? The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) is a widely respected translation of the Bible, first published in 1989, which is known for its scholarly accuracy and ecumenical support across Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox churches. It is a modern revision of the Revised Standard Version, created by a large, interdenominational committee of scholars, to produce a translation that is both precise and accessible. It updates the language of its predecessor to be modern and readable, while retaining the dignity of earlier translations, and it is frequently used in theological colleges and mainline denominations across different Christian traditions. This revision incorporates advancements in scholarship, new textual discoveries, and changes in the English language over the last three decades. The NRSVue brings further precision and includes options with British English spelling and grammar for a wider audience. Conclusion: The NRSV is available in several editions to accommodate different canonical requirements: the Standard Edition (Protestant canon), the Catholic Edition (including deuterocanonical books and approved by Catholic bishops), The Common Bible (inclusive of Protestant, Catholic, and Eastern Orthodox canons), and an Anglicised Edition. In 2021, the NRSV was updated as the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVue). This revision reflects advancements in textual criticism and discoveries of manuscripts since 1989. The NRSVue is becoming the new standard for academic and church use. New Revised Standard Version Publisher - National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA Religious affiliation - Protestant Information on the New Revised Standard Version. The New Revised Standard Version is a global translation, produced by and intended for readers throughout the English-speaking world. It was developed by the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA, which brought together an international team of translators, including British scholars. Its international appeal has inspired publishers to produce Bibles in a variety of different formats, from pocket New Testaments to study Bibles and electronic versions. While words and idioms were carefully chosen to be immediately comprehensible to all English speakers, the original NRSV text uses US spelling, punctuation and numbering style. Some churches and schools may find this distracting and prefer British English. Given the high standing of the NRSV in these circles, Cambridge offers Bibles using the NRSV Anglicised Edition as well as the original NRSV. Like some Bibles, there are pros and cons. The NRSV is not the easiest to read, as it prioritises academic precision over simple readability. While it uses modern English, it features more complex vocabulary and sentence structures compared to versions like the NIV or NLT, making it a better choice for in-depth study rather than casual or devotional reading. However, for those who need a more readable version, the NRSV offers large and giant print options.
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