alright so my girl friends birthday is coming up in like 2 weeks I wanna get her a really nice "new testament" bible, So if any one has ever gotten one off the internet give me a site, I looked at amazon and a few google links but cant seem to find a real nice one.

what do you mean by nice and why new testament only? why not just go to a local christian bookstore?
NIV is my preffered version but my sister rececently got the NAB and it seems to be pretty good also.

Cause she only reads the new testament.. I would go but I dont have a ride, If I want to go somewhere I have to walk. Now sorry Im not sure what NIV and NAB are, can you tell me?

Cause she only reads the new testament.. I would go but I dont have a ride, If I want to go somewhere I have to walk. Now sorry Im not sure what NIV and NAB are, can you tell me?
New International Version and New American Bible. NAB is preferred because it's the most up-to-date as far as accurate translations from the thoroughly researched and vetted source materials. It's a much more scholarly work, with respect to the language, meanings (and alternate meanings) of the words.

With so much material in the New Testament that refers back to the Old, your GF is missing out on a great deal of the literary significance of the material, however. :confused


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Yeah, I know. But she likes waht she likes, I may get one with both in it though. I think I found one from hertel bible publisher. its a wee bit pricey at 100 bucks.

But all I know if she uses the bible to find answers to her problems, and her bible is in sh*tty condition... So if there is a certain type of bible that would be good for problem solving then please tell me.

But all I know if she uses the bible to find answers to her problems, and her bible is in sh*tty condition... So if there is a certain type of bible that would be good for problem solving then please tell me.
Well, for thoroughness in finding information, I'd say the most accurate information available would be advisable, and that's the NAB.

As for the "New Testament only" business, just because the Old is in it, doesn't mean she has to read it. But if she ever decides to do more in-depth reading than what she does currently, it'll be there, and handy.

Meanwhile, 100 bucks is indeed way too pricey for a Bible, IMO. Take some of that money and get a cab to a decent Christian bookstore (or even conventional bookstore), and you can find plenty of very nice gift and presentation Bibles for 20-30 bucks or so.


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Man yall (ga bmw forum) are some of the biggest smart ass's but for once yall are helpful, thanks alot "doctor wha" and "splackavellie"

Man yall (ga bmw forum) are some of the biggest smart ass's but for once yall are helpful, thanks alot "doctor wha" and "splackavellie"
Joo got eet, mang! :thumbup:


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whats wrong with the ones you find in hotel draws?

whats wrong with the ones you find in hotel draws?

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ATG, your avatar is disturbing...:confused

ATG, your avatar is disturbing...:confused

But Boozie D Clown loves all creatures with cleft lips. :dunno

Well, in that case I guess its ok...:)

Well, in that case I guess its ok...:)


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Man yall (ga bmw forum) are some of the biggest smart ass's but for once yall are helpful, thanks alot "doctor wha" and "splackavellie"
no prob. glad i finally got to help someone out.
but yeah i agree that $100 is prob a lil too much even for a study bible. for $100 that better come with a CD for your comp and a recording.

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Your avatar is disturbing :wave :wave :wave

ATG, your avatar is disturbing...
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But Boozie D Clown loves all creatures with cleft lips. :dunno

:lol Yes. I love all creatures...some just a little more often than others...

As the others have said, I would recommend getting one with both old and new testaments. There are so many simple basics in the old testament, (i.e. ten commandments, creation, etc)

That being said, if you are near First Baptist of Atlanta, which is off of North Peachtree Rd, between Peachtree industrial (141) and Ashford Dunwoody, right off the side of the interstate, they have a huge bookstore in there, and they are cheaper than most bookstores. They have a very big selection too.

And I would go with the NAS version, because it is the most accurate as far as wording goes. For example, in the king james version, "thou shalt not kill" is written. In NAS, it is, "Thou shalt not murder".

I'm not sure about the exacts, but for this translation, instead of going back to the hebrew translation or something, they went all the way back to the "archaic" language. Or so I have been told. But yeah, it's the easiest to "understand".

That being said, I still prefer the good old King James Version.

Best wishes.

Getting to a Christian bookstore would be best.

You mentioned that she uses it to find answers to her problems.
there are a multitude of "problem solving" bibles on the market.
If you could get to one, to see the wide selection, it would be best.

If you can't get to a store...

http://www.parable.com/parable/

If she is just looking for some good fiction, Stephen King's new book is pretty good...

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If she is just looking for some good fiction, Stephen King's new book is pretty good...
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I was waiting for you to show up with something such as that. :biglaughb



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If she is just looking for some good fiction, Stephen King's new book is pretty good...

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Actually something very good to read is Asimov's guide to the Bible.

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I was waiting for you to show up with something such as that. :biglaughb



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Been out of town...thus I am a bit slow to respond these days.

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Been out of town...thus I am a bit slow to respond these days.
The trick is to ignore the work, and just post whore it up. :redspot


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The trick is to ignore the work, and just post whore it up. :redspot


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Last week was vacation, actually. Took the M on a drive up and down the East Coast.

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