From the beginning of the project, the committee on bible translation held to certain goals for the new international version. New international version creationwiki, the encyclopedia. Hebrews 10 new international version niv christs sacrifice once for all. Introduction to the holman christian standard bible.
It is inconsistent in translating key phrased that confuses simple things and promotes false doctrine of calvinism. Textual criticism of the new testament is the analysis of the manuscripts of the new testament, whose goals include identification of transcription errors, analysis of versions, and attempts to reconstruct the original. It was not a revision of any previously existing version, but an entirely new translation in idiomatic twentiethcentury english. In the second half of the 20th century, some biblical scholars began applying the critical methods developed in secular literary criticism to the study of the old and new testaments. The new international version niv a history and evaluation. An analysis of the new international version of the bible. Proverbs 29 niv bible whoever remains stiffnecked after. Holman christian standard bible new testament now available. James dobson joins critics of genderneutral niv revision.
Literary criticism endeavours to establish the literary genres types or categories of the various biblical documents and to reach conclusions about their structure, date, and authorship. Hamilton one of the easiest reading bibles being published today is the new international version. The niv was published to meet the need for a modern translation done by bible scholars using the earliest, highest quality manuscripts available. During the 1960s new criticism, an approach that views literary texts as coherent units of meaning and focuses on technique and form, began to attract scholars who.
And support the efforts to continue translating the bible into every. A fair analysis of the new niv religion how the niv 2011 compares to what was the. As a lifelong student of the bible im blessed to have study editions in most of the major english translations. For this reason it can never, by the same sacrifices repeated endlessly year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship. In rendering criticism against the niv, many will point to harper collins, who owns zondervan publishing. Todays english version good news for modern man top. Our work as translators is motivated by our conviction that the bible is gods word in written form. President donald trumps move to halt funding to the world health organization has been met with severe criticism at home and abroad, with the united nations secretarygeneral saying now is not the time for such a drastic move while the coronavirus pandemic is gripping the globe. The new international version niv is an english translation of the christian bible and is the most popular of the modern translations of the bible made in the twentieth century. The niv bible was produced by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. I was viewing your site on the net, and the question came as to why you would use a translation which has been tampered with and seems to be corrupt, leaving out complete verses and part of verses. Poor and misleading translation in the new international version. Their sound principles of textual criticism should be labeled unsound.
I am no text critic, but i have enough knowledge of textual criticism to follow the arguments and make an informed decision regarding. Two years ago, the niv new international version 2011 was released. Romans 14 new living translation nlt the danger of criticism. When i begin to research a topic or background material for a book, blog, or discussion in my bible study group, i gather my favorites around me, look up whats needed, find all sorts of insightful information, then go borrow my husbands niv study bible. One church leader quoted in a niv promotional brochure said, i have read the new international version and found that it preserves the dignity of the k. New international version niv 2025, 80% eclectic based on nestlealandubs. A critique on the new international version of the the new testament c by gene nowlin.
The omissions alone in the critical greek text equate the deletion of the entire books of 1 and 2 peter from the new testament. Today, we do not possess the autographs originals of the various new testament books. Tampering with the word of god is both serious and sinful. Textual criticism of the new testament is the analysis of the manuscripts of the new testament, whose goals include identification of transcription errors, analysis of versions, and attempts to reconstruct the original the new testament has been preserved in more than 5,800 greek manuscripts, 10,000 latin manuscripts and 9,300 manuscripts in various other ancient. The new testament was first published in 1973 and the complete bible was published in 1978 and revised in 1984.
When i was growing up in the 1950s and 1960s, the king james was still the dominant version. We do not agree that it is trustworthy and reliable. Religion how the niv 2011 compares to what was the evangelical. A prerequisite for the exegetical study of the biblical writings, and even for the establishment of hermeneutical principles, is their critical examination. In 1967, the new york bible society now biblica generously undertook the financial sponsorship of creating a contemporary english translation of the bible. New international version niv download the free bible. Every word of god is pure, and men have ever been admonished neither to add to nor diminish from it. Biblical literature biblical literature literary criticism.
The necessity of new testament textual criticism in the first century, greek was the international language. Members of the committee and bible translation discuss why this is important for translation accuracy. The new international version has made a commitment to ongoing updates necessitated by changes in the english language and new scholarship discoveries. It is a dynamic translation thought as opposed to word for word. It is clear the nkjv made thomas nelson publishers a lot of money. According to, the new international bible niv is the most popular bible version today.
The new international version niv is an english translation of the bible first published in 1978. The niv bible was produced by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew. New american standard bible or english standard version. These conclusions are based as far as possible on internal evidence, but external evidence is also very helpful, especially where date is. Simply stated, textual criticism is a method used to determine what the original manuscripts of the bible said. For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the lord but also in the eyes of man. May 16, 2018 in 2001 crossway released a new translation, the english standard version esv.
The new century version of the bible is bad, a corrupt version and the work of satan. References new international version official site. Biblical literature biblical literature critical methods. Scholar defends new niv bible amid unfair criticisms the. International childrens bible new century version new king james version. The purpose of this translation is to be more literal than the new international version niv particularly the recent gender neutral edition and to be more readable than the updated new american standard bible nasb. Since 1997, when world first reported on plans to change for ideological reasons the 1984 niv translation relished by most american evangelicals, weve followed the turns of the new international version as it became newer. He gives us new vision of new ways to reach new communities with the good news of christ, bringing new light to. The new international version bible is a quick and free bible app that delivers new bible verses from the new international version bible niv. The new international version niv was conceived in 1965 when, after several years of study by committees from the christian reformed church and the national association of evangelicals, a transdenominational and international group of scholars met at palos heights, illinois, and agreed on the need for a new translation in contemporary. The goal of the new international version niv is to enable englishspeaking people from around the world to read and hear gods eternal word in their own language. New international version history the new international version niv was conceived in 1965 when, after several years of study by committees from the christian reformed church and the national association of evangelicals, a transdenominational and international group of scholars met at palos heights, illinois, and agreed on the need. The current occasion for such discussion is the recent release of the 2011 revision of the new international version niv11. What about the new international version way of life.
We believe that the bible contains the divine answer to the deepest needs. The new international version of the new testament is now widely being heralded as a reliable and trustworthy version by evangelicals. May 25, 2015 this sponsored post was prepared by e. New international version creationwiki, the encyclopedia of. The niv translation is no longer as huge an issue as it was 16 years ago because many evangelicals have moved on to. I am no text critic, but i have enough knowledge of textual criticism to. Today there are hundreds of bible versions available each claiming to be an accurate rendering of gods holy word. We scientifically and grammatically compared the esv to the archaic, hardtounderstand king james bible.
The original manuscripts of the bible are either lost, hidden, or no longer in existence. What does the niv, the satanic bible, and gay sex have in common. Preface the new international version is a completely new translation of the holy bible made by over a hundred scholars working directly from the best available hebrew, aramaic and greek texts. A critique on the new international version of the the new testament c by gene. If you dont want spiritual food poisoning, then use only the precious king james bible. New international version 2011 was released as the successor to the niv 1984 and tniv todays niv translations. Psalm 91 whoever dwells in the shelter of the most highwill rest in the shadow of the almighty. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. Ive seen three major categories of criticism for the niv, but often. The new international version is an english translation of the bible published by zondervan. There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death proverbs 14. The new international version of the bible, or niv, was first published in 1978. We shall hereafter refer to this version as niv and the king james version by kjv. Psalms 91, new international version niv the bible app.
The 2011 translation of the new international version bible, or niv, does not change pronouns referring to. Amid ongoing criticism directed toward the new niv bible, one. Even though the new international version has become one of the most popular translations being sold today, this does not mean that it is an accurate and trustworthy version of gods word. Ive seen three major categories of criticism for the niv, but often people will combine two or three of them.
Criticism of the bible international standard bible. The committee has made its choices among the variant readings in accordance with widely accepted principles of new testament textual criticism. New international version niv bible bible versions new international version. Let us join with god as he continues to make all things new. New international version about the new international version the new international version was undertaken by an independent committee in after a general consensus that there was a need for a new, contemporary english translation of the bible.
Niv bible new international version the niv bible translation. The new international version niv is a completely original translation of the bible developed by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. It was the only modern translation of the time that became widely accepted in conservative circles. Evaluating the new international version 2011 garbc baptist. Anyone with a pc, a bible program, and wordperfect can easily in less than 30 minutes duplicate the following tests. The books of the new testament were originally written in the common greek of the day called koine.
This article considers the accuracy of the new international version niv. The niv is a translation of the nestlealand critical text of the greek new testament. Not everyone is excited by terms such as textual variants, eclectic text, and alexandrian texttypeand thats ok. The new international version of the new testament is now widely being. The new international version of the bible and issues of. Fee the historical and literary criticism of the new testament donald guthrie the theology of the new testament. The new international version niv is an english translation of the bible first published in 1978 by biblica formerly the international bible society. New bible draws critics of genderneutral language us. Some even went so far as to declare the niv to be the work. An examination of the new king james version, part 1. The 2011 translation of the new international version bible, or niv, does. As is true of almost any new version or translation of the scriptures, the niv faced strong criticism from those who felt the kjv was the only version inspired of god.
He is the author of greek grammar beyond the basics, a few other books on the syntax of new testament greek, and several articles on grammar, textual criticism, and exegesis. The niv bible is the worlds bestselling modern english bible translation. Textual criticism is concerned with the basic task of establishing, as far as possible, the. The greek text used in translating the new testament is an eclectic one, based on the latest editions of the nestlealandunited bible societies greek new testament. The todays new international version tniv was unveiled jan. But we all need to poke our heads up occasionally out of our neat little worlds and get smacked in the face with reality, which is usually a lot messier than we would like. We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal gift. As is true of any translation or version, the niv has many strengths and weaknesses.
Of equal importance was that the bible be expressed in broadly understood modern. The new international version and the new world translation seem to be almost. How does the committee on bible translation cbt handle. Evaluating the new international version 2011 garbc. The method used to determine the original text from these manuscripts is known as textual criticism. Comparing bible versions by reese currie, compass distributors we would hope that every person on this planet would have an opportunity to read the bible without anything coming between them and gods holy word. The new international version niv was a produced by a committee of scholars associated with various evangelical churches in america, who began work on the version in 1965. Harold greenbie the textual criticism of the new testament gordon d.
Biblica is the worldwide publisher and translation sponsor of the new international version one of the most widely read contemporary english versions of the bible. He was the senior new testament editor of the net bible, and he served as the president of the evangelical theological society in 2016. Niv bible translators biblica the international bible society. Nelson initiates the creation of a new bible translationthe new king james version. New international exists to proclaim christ and make disciples globally. Today the new international version leads sales followed by the kjv. The new international version is based on the corrupt united bible societies greek new testament as opposed to the greek received text underlying the reformation bibles. The niv new testament was first published in 1973 and the complete bible in 1978. Higher criticism of the new testament may be said to begin, in a deistic spirit, with reimarus fragments, published by lessing, 1778, and, on hegelian lines, with strauss life of jesus, 1835. Most forms of biblical criticism are relevant to many other bodies of literature.
Textual criticism and bible translation tim challies. Mar 17, 2011 new bible draws critics of genderneutral language at issue is how to translate pronouns that apply to both genders. Its clarity comes not only from its use of modern english, but also from the willingness of the translators to translate idiomatic phrases of the bible times into similar phrases of today. The new international version niv is a translation of the bible. Of equal importance was that the bible be expressed in broadly understood modern english. New bible draws critics of genderneutral language us news. Written in modern and simple english, the niv has been promoted widely among the evangelical community and has supplanted the king james version as the bestselling english translation. The new international version niv is an english translation of the christian bible and is the most popular of the modern translations of the bible made in the twentieth century translation.
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