Lexham English Bible

Another Bible version to announce today: the Lexham English Bible. This is a literal translation that is based on the Lexham Greek-English Interlinear New Testament (available in the Logos 4 Bible software). The New Testament is finished and work on the Old Testament is ongoing. I assume that the OT will be based on the Lexham Interlinear Old Testament. Free downloads of the NT are available at the website.

Open English Bible

I received word of a new Bible project that is underway. It is the Open English Bible. This is a revision of the Twentieth Century New Testament. This will be "under a licence enabling the maximum reuse, remixing and sharing without requiring the payment of royalties or the obtaining of permission from copyright holders" and
"a translation reflecting modern English usage and Biblical scholarship." For more information and a download of the book of Mark visit OpenEnglishBible.org.

The Literally Translated New Testament Bible

The Literally Translated New Testament Bible is a new version by Billy J. Mooneyham. His website tells about this new translation. Samples can be viewed on Amazon.com.

Book Request

I need to read the book "A Description of the Great Bible, 1539, and the Six Editions of Cranmer's Bible, 1540 and 1541, Printed by Grafton and Whitchurch: Also of the Editions, in Large Folio, of the Authorized Version of the Holy Scriptures, Printed in the Years..." by Francis Fry. One place I've seen it listed is in ATLA's Historical Monograph series. It is #0790510456. Can anyone help me out with a copy of this to read?

Holy Bible - Lighthouse Version

David Plaisted has updated his revision of the King James Bible titled Holy Bible - Lighthouse Version. He sent me the link to a home page for his work rather than just the lulu.com page.

New Addition to the Links Page

I developed my links page to share things I've found while doing research on the Bible in English. Lately I started adding initials of those that send me a link or run a web site where I found the link. Also, with so many Bibles on Google Books and Internet Archive, I've found myself wishing I could just see the ongoing translations. I haven't gotten it fine tuned that well, but I have added a new listing to the site. It is called "No Facsimiles." It removes the Google Books, Internet Archive and other similar sites from the listing. I've also cut out all versions older than 1950. This leaves a list that can be searched for new and ongoing English Bible translations. I hope this helps somebody else as much as it is helping me.
My Site Just the Links Page

Wycliffe Bible

Here is another edition of the Wycliffe Bible. Lamp Post books has made "a modern, clean, readable version of the original Middle English text." The advertisement does not make clear what edition of Wycliffe was used to create this version.

Translation in Progress

Stephen Nickolas is working on a translation of the New Testament. He started a couple years ago and has recently posted his work for review. View his ongoing translation work at http://usotsuki.hoshinet.org/ntdraft/.

Updated American Standard Version

A Project is started (or at least being discussed) to update the American Standard Version of 1901. There are samples and a very brief description at Bible-Translation.net.

Historical English Bibles Online

I was just notified about a great site this afternoon (thanks, CC). It belongs to the folks at Greatsite.com. The web site is www.bibles-online.net. The website works like a "virtual Bible" where you can actually turn the pages of the Bibles. Double clicking zooms in on the page. It is high enough resolution for doing research, I think. They've got a Great Bible, Matthew's Bible, Taverner's (most likely Becke's revised Taverner/Tyndale), Jugge's Tyndale, Bishop's Bible, Geneva Bible, Authorised and a 1731 Wycliffe New Testament. There also have an Erasmus Greek-Latin, a Stephanus Greek NT and a Spanish Bible. This looks to be a great resource - go have a look for yourself.

New Translation?

The man who shot Pope John Paul II in 1981 just got out of prison. He has declared himself "Christ eternal" and promises to write a new Gospel as the present one is full of mistakes. This should be an interesting version??? Anyway, here's a news article about this potential new translator.

Standard Bible Storybook

This new storybook from Standard Publishing is due to be released in March of 2010. It has over 130 stories from the Old and New Testaments. Each is written in only about 300 words. The Bible stories have been retold by Carolyn Larsen. For a bit more information and a PDF sample visit Standard Publishing.