The Bible in English Translation

An Essential Guide

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The Bible in English Translation
Paperback ISBN: 9780687001538
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Published December 1997

Beginning with a brief overview of the Bible's structure and history, the authors highlight the development of the canon, point out the major events in the story of the Bible's translation into English, and assess the strengths and weaknesses of the different contemporary English translations of Scripture.

About the Authors

Robert N. Nash, Jr.

Robert N. Nash is Assistant Professor of Religion, Shorter College, Rome, Georgia.

Steven M. Sheeley

Steven M. Sheeley is Professor of Religion and Associate Dean of the College at Shorter College in Rome, Georgia. Formerly, Dr. Sheeley taught New Testament at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he earned his Ph.D. Dr. Sheeley is an ordained Baptist minister; he lives in Rome, Georgia, with his wife and two daughters.