New American Standard Bible The New American Standard Bible (NASB or NAS), completed in 1971, is widely regarded as one of the most literally translated of 20th-century English Bible translations. According to the NASB's preface, the translators had a "Fourfold Aim" in this work: These publications shall be true to the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. They shall be grammatically correct. They shall be understandable. They shall give the Lord Jesus Christ His proper place, the place which the Word gives Him; therefore, no work will ever be personalized.
Free resources for explanation of Christian faith / FaithExplorer FaithExplorer summarizes Christian faith in plain language so people can understand quickly and share digitally in the modern world. The resources (right column) explain everything essential to know about Christian faith. These resources are available free in both written and video formats. They can be passed along via web links, email, social media and desktop printing. PDF FORMAT is the most versatile way of sharing and discussing Christian faith with others. In PDF format, FaithExplorer can be read on screen from computers, tablets and smart phones ... can be sent by email ... can be linked to websites and social media ... can be printed on desktop printers.
The Freewill Defense (St. Augustine of Hippo) Information: Part 2 of a review of Augustine of Hippo's freewill defense. Click here to read The freewill defense (St. Augustine of Hippo): Part 1. Before reading this article you may find it useful to read The problem of evil and suffering: An introduction. A version of this article was originally published on the website www.faithnet.org.uk. Natural evil and the principle of plenitude
In the Beginning: Bibles Before the Year 1000 The Bible has been called the best-selling book of all time, though the term itself comes from biblia, Greek for a collection of books. The Bible developed gradually, over many centuries, as the result of cultural interaction and exchange among many different societies. Over time, some texts were accepted as part of the canon of belief, while others were excluded as apocryphal and heretical. untitled Encouraging Bible Verses: Many people open the Bible in search of verses containing encouraging and uplifting words, but few really take time to discover what these verses mean, and why they were written. No doubt, if you’re looking for encouragement, there’s no better book to read than the Bible. Indeed, there is power in the Word of God to change lives for the better. But in order to experience such life-changing power one must apply God’s words to his or her own life, exercising faith in everything God has promised.
King James Version The King James Version Bible (KJV) was authorized by King James I and is sometimes referred to as the “Authorized Version”. It was translated by the Church of England and was first published in 1611. The KJV New Testament was translated from the Textus Receptus. However, the majority of the book of Revelation seems to have been translated from the Latin Vulgate. Bible Encyclopedia: Jonah Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary Jonah or Jonas, a dove; he that oppresses; destroyer Smith's Bible Dictionary Internet Resources for the Study of Judaism and Christianity This page lists a number of sites on the Internet that are useful for the study of Judaism and Christianity. The list is necessarily partial, provisional, and even parochial. A casual glance will show how Penn-centered it is. It is amazing that this much relevant information already exists on the Internet. Some of this material is brilliant, and much of it is useful.