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ERIC Number: EJ423691
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1990
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The Long Road to the NRSV.
Bailey, J. Martin
Religion & Public Education, v17 n1 p45-50 Win 1990
Examines the revision process, begun in 1973, that created the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, published in 1990. Stresses the importance of accurate reflection of ancient texts in contemporary yet enduring language. Notes the ecumenical nature of the committee responsible for this revision. Provides an annotated list of Bible translations. (CH)
Descriptors: Ancient History, Biblical Literature, Christianity, Greek, Hebrew, Higher Education, Language Usage, Readability, Religion Studies, Religious Education, Resource Materials, Scholarship, Secondary Education, Sociolinguistics, Translation
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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