Modern English Version website

The upcoming Modern English Version now has a website with a sample download of the book of Ephesians.

Invitiation to Reading in English New Testament (IRENT)

Oun J. Kwon continues working on the Invitation to Reading in English New Testament (IRENT). This link will lead you to box.com where he posts PDFs of his work for download.

Fresh Agreement translation is now finished!

Joshua Bariova has finished The Fresh Agreement, a translation of the New Testament into modern, American English. It is being published on Lulu.com. This completes 20 years of translation work on his part.

The Gift New Testament is finished

Paula Fether has finished translation work on the Gift New Testament. The website has an interlinear with clickable words (for definitions) as well as downloads of The Gift in Mobi, Epub and PDF.

EELBV on Walmart.com

The Encyclopedia of English-Language Bible Versions is now available on Walmart.com.

"Golden Rule Bible"

A new Bible is being developed that takes a very different approach to Paul's writings. In the NT they put forth the idea that Paul wrote Romans 1 with the purpose of denouncing the Leviticus 20:13 words against homosexuality. The book of Romans is currently available for download with other books to be announced. Read it for yourself at the Golden Rule Bible website.

Translations Completed...

Several translations that were listed as "Unfinished Bible Versions" in the Encyclopedia of English Language Bible Versions are now finished. I intend to blog about each of them. Right now, I am in a new job with overtime hours. That hasn't left me time to get the blogging done. To the translators and the readers of this blog: Sorry for the delay. But they will get posted soon!

Concordant Version

The Concordant Version now has a download (PDF) of the Old Testament. The New Testament can be read online.

Modern English Version

The credit for finding this version goes to William Paul. He wrote in his column, Bible Info-Lines, in the journal "Bible Editions and Versions" about the Modern English Version. The translators describe it as the most modern version of the King James. There is an article about it on Charisma House. The translation, to be published by Charisma House, will be ready next year.

If you would like to get the "Bible Editions and Versions" journal you can get it easily with your membership in the International Society of Bible Collectors. Our organization has members all over the world. If you would like information about joining, please e-mail me (link on the left).

Free Bible Version

The Free Bible Version by Jonathan Gallagher was listed in The Encyclopedia of English Language Bible Versions as an unfinished Bible version (#UBV-0026). It is now finished and available for download.

New Bible Versions for e-Sword

Recently, I was searching through Bible Support.com looking for new Bible modules for the Bible software e-Sword. Below are the three that I found which are not listed in the The Encyclopedia of English Language Bible Versions:

1. Restored Holy Bible a revision of Webster's 1833 Bible
2. The Welcome Bible
3. Niobi Huey Watson aka Patchworkid's Personal Study Bible

You will also find many other different Bible versions available (all for free). Many of those were converted for e-Sword by Bradley S. Cobb.

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures

I just discovered the official website of the Jehovah's Witnesses has a download of the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures. It is available in either PDF or ePub format. You can also listen to the Bible in MP3 or AAC format.