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In August, 1991, Zondervan Publishing House established general guidelines for developing a simplified version of the Bible to be based on the New International Version (NIV). The new version would be at a third or fourth-grade reading level and would be intended as a stepping-stone to the New International Version. The board of the International Bible Society voted to begin the project early in 1992.
In March 1992, a committee met in Colorado Springs to set up the working guidelines. Once the "translators" had been recruited, training sessions were held and the process began. Fourteen denominations were represented by the forty translators and simplifiers of this Bible. Many of the translators had also worked on the NIV. All work went through a final review by an Old Testament scholar, a New Testament scholar, and an educator.
While constant reference was made to original manuscripts, the translators used the words of the NIV wherever possible. When questions arose, Greek and Hebrew scholars were consulted to help formulate what the earlier texts said and meant. The team used synonyms for some words and explained words that might not be easily understood. They also worked to use shorter and simpler sentences.
The initial simplification of all of the books of the Bible was completed in early 1994. In March of that year the New Testament was completed, and the painstaking review and proofing process began. The name New International Reader's Version® (NIrV) was announced by the International Bible Society in August 1994. The Old Testament was completed by the end of 1995, and the complete Bible was published in the fall of 1996. A revised edition was published in the fall of 1998, incorporating more traditional use of gender language and thus more closely matching the NIV.
Readability studies have verified that the NIrV was translated at a third-grade reading level,
making it the ideal choice for children and adults who are learning to read, adults who
are unacquainted with the Bible, and readers for whom English is a second language.
-- Zondervan Publishing
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0310911435: Softcover 0310911427: Hardcover Adapted from the popular NIV Adventure Bible but simplified especially for kids 6–10 years old. -- From the Publisher |
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0310926378: Hardcover Capture children’s imaginations with colorful pictures and crisp, easy words. Easy-to-read NIrV text for kids ages 2-10. Full-color illustrations in the style of the beloved The Beginner’s Bible® storybook. NIrV dictionary and a simple reading plan help young readers get the most out of their Bible. -- From the Publisher |
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0310926564: Softcover 0310926572: Hardcover Now kids can have a devotional Bible just like Mom's and Dad's! Short, creative devotions with easy-to-read NIrV text, perfect for kids ages 6-10. Youthful, attractive two-color graphics and illustrations. Simple, fun-to-do weekend activities bring to life important lessons about God’s creation. -- From the Publisher |
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0310926548: Softcover 0310926556: Hardcover Easy to read and understand, this Bible has features that will get kids excited about the truths of God’s Word. Helps kids ages 6-10 understand the Bible, remember what it says, and apply its teachings. "Life in New Testament Times" study feature, "Think About This" study questions, and "Remember This" memory verses. 32 pages of beautiful full-color illustrations make Bible stories come alive. -- From the Publisher |
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0310926548: Softcover 0310926556: Hardcover Combining the best-selling NIrV children’s translation with insights from the popular Questions. Answers the hard questions kids ages 6-10 ask about the Bible, their world, and God. Over 500 illustrated questions and answers from the popular Questions Kids Ask. Lots of eye-catching cartoons kids will love. -- From the Publisher |
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0310921422: Hardcover This is the ideal stepping-stone from toddler and preschool Bibles to more sophisticated kids study Bibles. -- From the Publisher |
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0310918332: Burgundy Leather-LookTM, Gold Stained 0310918340: Navy Leather-LookTM, Silver Stained 0310918359: White Leather-LookTM The popular NIrV children’s Bible translation now comes in a deluxe, "grown-up-looking" Personal Gift edition. Best-selling children’s translation with elegant, grown-up look is the perfect gift for kids ages 6-10. Easy-to-read revised NIrV text plus Bible dictionary, color maps, presentation page, and study helps. Attractive Leather-LookTM binding. -- From the Publisher |
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0310900832: Softcover 0310900824: Hardcover An illustrated Bible for kids featuring Psalty, the famous singing songbook. Designed for kids ages 4-8 who love the lively teachings of Psalty, the famous singing songbook. 48 full-color pages of PsaltyÕs adventures and Bible truths, Subject Index, and Song Index. -- From the Publisher |
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031092653x: Hardcover A simplification of the New International Version, this adult edition of the NIrV makes the Bible easy to read and understand. A simplification of the NIV, this adult edition of the NIrV makes the Bible easy to read and understand. Perfect for people who are learning to read at any age, people who use English as a second language, and people who are reading the Bible for the first time. Features a dictionary, a five-way reading plan, the plan of salvation, Great Verses to Remember, Life in New Testament Times, Who's Who in the Bible, and more. -- From the Publisher |
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