Who actually wrote the Bible? Discover the real authors.
Can we know who wrote the books of the Bible? With many books of the Bible, we can have a reasonably good idea who wrote them, through a combination of internal evidence (what the writings say themselves), external evidence (what other sources tell us), and tradition (what people have historically believed and taught down the centuries).
Which is the best Bible translation? - Bible Society
One of the most asked questions about the Bible is 'what is the best translation?' It all depends on who you are and what you will be using it for.
Bible Society - We offer the Bible to the World
When we read the Bible we find out more about God, more about ourselves and more about the world. That’s why Bible Society invites people to discover it for themselves.
The Bible: What actually is it? And why is it so important?
Language, arts and culture. The Bible itself is a great piece of literature, containing beautiful poetry, prose and song. It’s had a profound influence on the English language, and many phrases we use today originated from the Bible.
Famous stories in the Bible
2017年5月9日 — The birth of Jesus is promised (Luke 1.26–38)Mary gives birth to Jesus (Luke 2.1–7)The shepherds and the angels (Luke 2.8–20)The visit of the wise men (Matthew 2.1–12)Jesus is taken to the temple (Luke 2.22–40)Joseph, Mary and Jesus escape to Egypt (Matthew 2.13–23)Jesus gets lost in the temple (Luke 2.41–52)John the Baptist announces …
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GNB Good News Bible - Good News Bible (GNB) - Bible Society
The Good News Bible (GNB) has become established as one of the UK's most popular Bible because it uses plain, everyday language to give readers of all ages the clearest understanding of the Bible. With an emphasis on the meaning of the text it is particularly popular with schools, Sunday Schools ...
Bible Q&A: What’s the most accurate Bible translation?
2020年4月20日 — Occasionally, Bible translators struggle to accurately translate a word, phrase or sentence. As a reader you may try reading more than one English translation, side by side, to appreciate the range of meanings a word or phrase can have.
Genesis 1 (GNB) - Bible Society
The Story of Creation. 1 In the beginning, when God created the universe, 1.1 In the beginning … the universe; or In the beginning God created the universe; or When God began to create the universe. 2 the earth was formless and desolate. The raging ocean that covered everything was engulfed in total darkness, and the Spirit of God 1.2 the Spirit of God; or the power of God; or …
Genesis 1 (NRSV) - Bible Society
Six Days of Creation and the Sabbath. 1 In the beginning when God created 1.1 Or when God began to create or In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth, 2 the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God 1.2 Or while the spirit of God or while a mighty wind swept over the face of the waters. 3 Then God said, ‘Let …