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Bible


No. of pages 2112

Published: 1999

Great for age 12-18 years

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The New Light Bible is:ACCURATE and RELIABLE: scholars went back to the original languagesREADABLE: shorter sentences and words, more headings to break up the textCLEAR: this simplified translation with its book introductions really sheds light on what the Bible means -"The Bible is an important book . . . Above all, the Bible is meant to be understood . . . The New International Reader's version is the latest stride forward in putting the Bible into plain, easy-to-read English, without sacrificing the accuracy an clarity that have earned the NIV such respect and trust over the last 20 years." STEVE CHALKE

 

 

There are 2112 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 1999 by Hodder & Stoughton General Division .

Sponsored by the International Bible Society who receive a portion of the purchase price of every NIV Bible to help spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ around the world.

 

This wonderfully clear, simple translation will make Bible study slightly less difficult for all of us. - Nick Pollard, Director of Solent Christian Trust

New Light aims to recapture the 'easy to read' style of the original Bible writers. It reads very well aloud and has a directness that faces, even confronts, the reader with the text. - Terence Copley, Professor of Religious Education,

The great strength of the New Light Bible is the ability to combine a scholarly translation with a modern and accessible style . . . An ideal translation to use with young people and adults alike. - John Logan, BFSS National RE Centre, Brunel Univer