Comments on: NLT Mosaic Bible Released

By: JoanieD

JoanieD — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:10:03 +0000

Thanks, Rob+. That’s very interesting.

By: Father Robert Lyons

Father Robert Lyons — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:34:49 +0000

In the biblical context (and perhaps I am oversimplifying), betrothal was as binding as marriage in the Hebrew world, and could only be broken upon death or the discovery of infidelity or other deception used to secure the betrothal. This is different from engagement in that we can break off engagements at any time.

The betrothal commits the couple to wed (unless the above ‘outs’ are discovered). Further, it places into context (at least in some people’s opinion) Jesus’ statement in Matthew that ‘fornication’ (i.e., premarital sex) was cause for a writ of divorce where the verse is omitted in Luke due to the difference in audience and understanding of the concept of betrothal.

Today we would find breaking off an engagement to be a sad, but not uncommon occurance. In Jesus’ day, the disolution of a betrothal was a horrifying event (particularlly for the bride!). Very different views, and very different long-term implications.

Rob+

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:53:02 +0000

That’s great! Thank you.

By: Keith Williams

Keith Williams — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:08:33 +0000

There are already some community features on HolyBibleMosaic.com, and other electronic pieces are in the works

By: Keith Williams

Keith Williams — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:06:59 +0000

"Tyndale House Publishers has a significant tie with Wycliffe Bible Translators. A percentage of the sales of all NLT Bibles goes to support this organization. Also, sales of the NLT provide funding for Tyndale House Foundation, which helps underwrite Bible translation work in languages all around the world." From the FAQs on the NLT's website

By: Keith Williams

Keith Williams — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:04:41 +0000

A hearty “you’re welcome!” It was a pleasure to work on, and I hope you enjoy it and benefit from it.

By: Keith Williams

Keith Williams — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:01:41 +0000

I posted some of the details about these changes in a comment on iMonk's review of Mosaic

By: Father Robert Lyons

Father Robert Lyons — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:30:09 +0000

I only bought an NIV because they released an edition marked as “The Archaeological Study Bible”, which ties into my geekdom. RSV-wise, I own two copies of the RSV Second Catholic Edition, which is basically the RSV in fully contemporary English (save for any liturgical texts, i.e., the Lord’s Prayer). I find the latter a helpful counterbalance to the ESV.

Rob+

By: Keith Williams

Keith Williams — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:29:49 +0000

It was printed in Italy

By: Martha

Martha — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 01:30:38 +0000

dumb ox, as far as I’m concerned, the Jerusalem Bible *is* a new translation; I still get twitchy about “But aren’t we only supposed to be reading Douay-Rheims?”