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Summary: BELIEVER BEWARE
Review: As beautiful and pleasing to the eye as this "Bible" may appear outwardly, inwardly it is full of poison.
The Revised Standard Version, as well as ALL other modern "Bible" translations, are translated from corrupt Hebrew and Greek manuscripts.Compare Isaiah 7:14 in the Revised Standard Version with the Authorized Version (KJV). The Authorized Version (KJV) says: "Behold, a VIRGIN shall conceive, and bear a son..." This is the accurate and doctrinally correct translation of this passage which is taken from the true Hebrew Masoretic text. This correct translation foretells the miraculous virgin birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and establishes the fact that Jesus' father was NOT an earthly/human father, but was and is, in fact, God the Father. This is not the case with the Revised Standard Version. There is a deliberate attack against the deity of Christ in the Revised Standard Version. Take a careful look at the words: "Behold, a YOUNG WOMAN shall conceive and bear a son..." By the careful sleight of hand, the corrupt "Hebrew" manuscript, which was the underlying text for the Revised Standard Version, has stealthily denied, not only the virgin birth of Christ, but has also attempted to rob Him of His deity.
This is a very serious offense that every true believer in Jesus Christ should not tolerate.
There are even more similar attacks against His deity in the underlying corrupt Greek text that is used as well for the New Testament such as: "HE was manifested in the flesh..." (1Tim. 3:16 RSV) The word "He" supports the false teaching of the Jehovah witnesses and other cults, as the word "He" can mean anyone you want it to. The Authorized Version has it correct: " GOD was manifest in the flesh..." (1Tim.3:16 KJV) There is no guessing as to Who came in the flesh, it was God, the Word, the Son.
Even though I have only cited two blasphemous attacks made by a modern "Bible" translation, these should be enough for the true child of God to prayfully reconsider whether or not they should depart from the trusted Authorized (King James) Version Bible.
My recommendation is that you remain with the old Authorized Version (KJV), old and new believers alike. Oxford also publishes the Authorized Version (KJV) Bibles. (The Old Scofield Bible is a very good KJV study Bible published by Oxford.) Cambridge University Press also publishes a great selection of Authorized (King James) Version Bibles. God has promised to preserve His word and His word is preserved in the Authorized (King James) Version.
The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever. (Psalm 12:6,7 Authorized King James Version)
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Summary: Good Evangelical RSV Closet Users Bible!
Review: For years I have been a closet RSV fan. Many evangelicals shy away from the RSV mainly due to its usage by more liberal denominations and its endorsement from the Natioanal Council of Churches and not the National Association of Evangelicals. However, if we evangelicals would take time to read the RSV we might find that we agree with 95% of this Bible. And the other 5% would not be concerning any major doctrinal issues. Many make an issue with the RSV over its translation of Isaiah 7:14 however the Old Testament text used by the RSV translators was the Septuagent and furthermore the RSV does translate Matthew 1:23 as "virgin." The RSV, contrary to popular belief, does in fact teach the virgin birth of Christ. Nor does the RSV deny the deity of Christ. While the King James and Revised Standard are based on different New Testament Greek texts and thereby they differ on some texts, both fully agree on the deity of Christ. With the rise of dyamnic-equvalent translations such as the NIV, NLT, The Message, Good News Bible, Contemporary English Bible, and the New Century Version, we evangelicals need to return to essential literal translations such as the RSV, KJV, NKJV, NASB, and the new ESV. May truth continue!
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Summary: Good Evangelical RSV Closet Users Bible!
Review: For years I have been a closet RSV fan. Many evangelicals shy away from the RSV mainly due to its usage by more liberal denominations and its endorsement from the Natioanal Council of Churches and not the National Association of Evangelicals. However, if we evangelicals would take time to read the RSV we might find that we agree with 95% of this Bible. And the other 5% would not be concerning any major doctrinal issues. Many make an issue with the RSV over its translation of Isaiah 7:14 however the Old Testament text used by the RSV translators was the Septuagent and furthermore the RSV does translate Matthew 1:23 as "virgin." The RSV, contrary to popular belief, does in fact teach the virgin birth of Christ. Nor does the RSV deny the deity of Christ. While the King James and Revised Standard are based on different New Testament Greek texts and thereby they differ on some texts, both fully agree on the deity of Christ. With the rise of dyamnic-equvalent translations such as the NIV, NLT, The Message, Good News Bible, Contemporary English Bible, and the New Century Version, we evangelicals need to return to essential literal translations such as the RSV, KJV, NKJV, NASB, and the new ESV. May truth continue!
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Summary: Very good version - Physical product needs improvement
Review: I grew up with and was educated on the RSV. It is
an excellent translation, very good for study and
preaching. It has a wonderful literary style in the
Tyndale/KJV tradition. While there have been many
English translations since the publication of the
RSV, I believe the RSV stands as one of the truly
great translations of the English Bible. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the publication
of the RSV, Oxford University has recently released
a new edition of the RSV. I have the hardback and
one in burgundy leather. The hardback would be very
suitable for classroom use. It is quite nice. The
leather edition is one of the most beautiful bibles
I own. The leather feels wonderful and fits nicely
into my hands. The text is good and has a very nice
font size, not too small. Oxford has done an excellent
job with an excellent translation. I am so happy to see that the RSV is now available again.
It is an excellent translation to use as a basis for study
and then comparison with other English translations. This
edition of the RSV can only enhance the use of the RSV in
the study, preaching, teaching, and reading of the Holy
Scriptures.
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Summary: Very good version - Physical product needs improvement
Review: The Revised Standard Version is an excellent version of the Bible. I was looking for the RSV in both hardcover (for bedside reading) and a leather version (for travel). However, this version by Oxford is disappointing because the paper is too thin, and there is excessive (and annoying) "bleed" when reading a page. I'll admit that the font size, and the leather cover are very nice. If you're gonna buy a leather version of the RSV, check out the one by Cambridge University Press. It's got a smaller font and is a smaller book, but the paper is better quality. For the extra money, moving up to the Cambridge edition of the RSV is worth it, especially if you'll be using the RSV a lot.
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