Comments on: NLT Mosaic Bible Blog Tour/Interview: Mosaic Editor Keith Williams

By: Jason Blair

Jason Blair — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:20:54 +0000

Thanks for replying, Keith. I appreciate the concern. Too much “devotion” with too little Bible misses the point of the material being part of a devotional Bible. I do hope they give it some serious thought, though. Alternately, a compromise might be a future paperback edition at a lower price point. I’m always on the lookout for the ability to buy cases to give away that don’t break the bank. (That said, the hardcover edition is quite reasonable, and the book nerd in me will most likely give in.)

By: Keith Williams

Keith Williams — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:28:47 +0000

I liken the relationship between the Living Bible and the NLT as distant cousins. It is akin to the relationship between the KJV and the NRSV.

By: justin

justin — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:15:27 +0000

Keith,

What is Tyndale doing to develop the spiritual lives of children early in life? Is there anything on the horizon? I have 2 boys (5 and 3) and I’d like to read a devotion and Bible that makes developmental sense, one they can interact with, and that captures their hearts. Any thoughts?

By: 'didi

'didi — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:35:42 +0000

I used to use the NLT a lot, especially in my pre-teen to mid-teens. Then I got swept up with some church and ended up with ESV.

I’m definitely going to look into this Bible. Thanks!

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Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:23:59 +0000

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By: Charlie

Charlie — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:22:37 +0000

I am not a jump on the bandwagon and run out to purchase the latest Bible kind of person, but I will buy this one for two reasons:

First, I have been using the NLT since it first came out in 96 and have yet to find a reason to switch. In other words – I like it!

Second, like many, I have spent the last 28 years of my life in the evangelical wilderness with respect to being disconnected from our great traditions (ex. observance of the church year). I am returning to it, as are many in my circles. This Bible will be a practical tool in this endeavor.

By: Obed

Obed — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:43:33 +0000

Oh, I forgot to say that the reason I did that was iMonk’s assuring me several months ago that the NLT was not a paraphrase a la TLB.

By: Obed

Obed — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:42:19 +0000

Normally, I use the ESV for two reasons: 1) My $10 pocket bible with the really neat Celtic cross engraving happens to be ESV. 2) I really dig the notes and articles in my ESVSB.

However, I’ve come to realize some clunkiness in the ESV when it comes to public reading. So, when we did a “dramatic reading” (i.e. each “character” was read by a different person) of the binding of Isaac at my church few weeks ago, I used the NLT text. It was one of the more memorable uses of public scripture reading in our church. I’ll probably get the Mosaic edition for further illustration tools when it’s my week to preach or do liturgy.

By: Jeremy Hoover

Jeremy Hoover — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:25:00 +0000

Thanks, Keith. It was definitely helpful!

By: Keith Williams

Keith Williams — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:47:29 +0000

I think people will tend to use it in a variety of ways, but here is what I have been doing. On Sunday after church, I read all of the Scripture passages prescribed for the week along with reading the introductory paragraph and skimming through the shorter quotes throughout the week’s material. Then throughout the week I take some time every day to read and meditate on one of the passages of Scripture while also choosing one or two of the quotes or readings to read carefully and prayerfully.

If you choose to preach from one of the passages in Mosaic, I think you will find that the quotes and readings will supply you with something you can use in your sermon to help drive a point home, etc. As for the readings, during the Pentecost season I was a lot freer with my connections to the lectionaries, but if you jump ahead to Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter you will notice a much closer adherence to the RCL and BCP.

Hope this is helpful.