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Take a fresh look at the Bible while you experience a new translation. The Common English Bible combines a commitment to both accuracy and readability. The result is a new version of the Bible the typical reader or worshipper is able to understand with ease. Written in today's modern English, the Common English Bible was created through the careful work of 118 leading biblical scholars from 22 faith traditions and thorough field tests by 77 reading groups. The CEB Thinline edition is highly portable yet easy to ...
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Overview

Take a fresh look at the Bible while you experience a new translation. The Common English Bible combines a commitment to both accuracy and readability. The result is a new version of the Bible the typical reader or worshipper is able to understand with ease. Written in today's modern English, the Common English Bible was created through the careful work of 118 leading biblical scholars from 22 faith traditions and thorough field tests by 77 reading groups. The CEB Thinline edition is highly portable yet easy to see with generous 9-point type and a convenient trim size that is also thinner than an inch. Available in Softcover, DecoTone simulated leather,
and bonded EcoLeather bindings.

FEATURES:
5
3/8" x 8 3/8"
9 point type
1216 pages Ribbon marker Two-column setting with black letter text

Presentation page In-text subject headings Study and reading helps Topical index
8 pages offull-color maps exclusively from National Geographic

ENDORSEMENT:
“Our reading group was transformed by this experience of reading and commenting on the Common English Bible. It’s significant that people from age 15 to 85 were so fired up by reading the translation.” -–Eileen Parfrey, Springwater Presbyterian Church, Estacado, Oregon

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781609260118
  • Publisher: Common English Bible
  • Publication date: 9/28/2011
  • Format: Leather Bound
  • Pages: 1216
  • Sales rank: 797,611
  • Product dimensions: 6.20 (w) x 9.10 (h) x 1.30 (d)

Meet the Author

The National Geographic Society has been inspiring people to care about the planet since 1888. It is one of the largest non-profit scientific and educational institutions in the world. Its interests include geography, archaeology and natural science, the promotion of environmental and historical conservation. These maps were developed exclusively for the Common English Bible.

What is the CEB?

The Common English Bible is not simply a revision or update of an existing translation. It is a bold new translation designed to meet the needs of Christians as they work to build a strong and meaningful relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

A key goal of the CEB translation team is to make the Bible accessible to a broad range of people; it’s written at a comfortable level for over half of all English readers. As the translators do their work, reading specialists from more than a dozen denominations review the texts to ensure a smooth and natural reading experience. Easy readability can enhance church worship and participation, and personal Bible study. It also encourages children and youth to discover the Bible for themselves, perhaps for the very first time.

Who Is It For?

The Common English Bible is committed to the whole church of Jesus Christ. To achieve this, the CEB represents the work of a diverse team with broad scholarship, including the work of over one hundred and fifteen scholars—men and women from twenty-two faith traditions in American, African, Asian, European and Latino communities. As a result, the English translation of ancient words has an uncommon relevance for a broad audience of Bible readers—from children to scholars.

Who Sponsored the Common English Bible?

The Common English Bible is a distinct new imprint and brand for Bibles and reference products about the Bible. Publishing and marketing offices are located in Nashville, Tennessee. The CEB translation was funded by the Church Resources Development Corp, which allows for cooperation among denominational publishers in the development and distribution of Bibles, curriculum, and worship materials. The Common English Bible Committee meets periodically and consists of denominational publishers from the following denominations: Disciples of Christ (Chalice Press); Presbyterian Church U.S.A. (Westminster John Knox Press); Episcopal Church (Church Publishing Inc); United Churches of Christ (Pilgrim Press), and United Methodist Church (Abingdon Press).

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 8, 2012

    New Bible Translation for Comparison

    One of many newer Bible translations, seekikng to make the text clearer. Is a good translation.

    4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 6, 2012

    I Also Recommend:

    The Holy Bible English Standard Version (ESV)

    Not recommended ... too loose with the translation.

    This "translation" gets a single star based on just the first verse because I can't give it a negative rating. I understand the concept of using modern terms so that the increasingly larger portion of society who is not familiar with Christianity can easier understand what is being said. However, it is my firm belief the everybody who can read understands what "In the beginning God created" means. Yet this "translation" changes that to "When God began to create" which at least to me is a clear accommodation to the current scientific theories of the age of the earth (4.5 billion years old). While many have interpreted "In the beginning God created" to accommodate billions of years it also leaves open the possibility of a young earth. In my opinion translating the text "When God began to create" seems to be intended to lead the reader to the old earth interpretation. At least they give the alternate translation in the notes. This "translation" may be marginally okay for those with no Christian background but I would hope that they would quickly more to a more literal translation like the English Standard Version which is also typically offered for free in the NOOK version several time each year.

    2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 8, 2012

    I understand this is a wonderful version of the Bible - I have it on my Nook and will use it for reference.

    It will be good and helpful to have a Bible on my Nook.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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