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Why The Esv Falters As A General Purpose Bible, Byron G. Curtis Dec 2012

Why The Esv Falters As A General Purpose Bible, Byron G. Curtis

Byron G. Curtis

Successful translation is often judged by three criteria: (a) accuracy, (b) clarity, and (c) fluency. Based on these three criteria, the ESV (English Standard Version, Crossway 2001, 2006) fails as a general purpose Bible, while the newly revised NIV (New International Version, Zondervan 2011) succeeds. This paper therefore recommends that Christian pastors and congregations, when considering a Bible for use in pulpit and pew, prefer the NIV 2011 over the ESV.


Esv Vs Niv 2011: Response To Dr. Scott Shidemantle, Byron G. Curtis Dec 2012

Esv Vs Niv 2011: Response To Dr. Scott Shidemantle, Byron G. Curtis

Byron G. Curtis

This informal paper responds to criticisms of the 2011 revised NIV (New International Version).