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The Easy-To-Understand Clear Word Paraphrase Bible
Do you find the Bible hard to read with all those 'thees' and 'thous' and 'thys'? Then the Clear Word Bible is just for you. The Clear Word is not an official translation or version of the Bible--it is merely a study companion and a devotional.
It's great for getting a 'second opinion' on something in another version that's hard to understand, or for a person who just wants to sit down and read in language that's more..modern. It really lives up to its name as the Clear Word Bible.
It's great for getting a 'second opinion' on something in another version that's hard to understand, or for a person who just wants to sit down and read in language that's more..modern. It really lives up to its name as the Clear Word Bible.
About The Clear Word Bible
About the Clear Word and the author of the Clear Word Bible
The Clear Word, originally published in March 1994 as the Clear Word Bible, is an English language "devotional paraphrase of the bible expanded for clarity".preface to the Clear Word It is an interpretive text of the bible written as a personal devotional exercise by Dr. Jack Blanco, former professor at Southern Adventist University, to be an additional study tool and devotional alongside the Bible. The paraphrase was initially published by the Southern College Press of Southern Adventist University; it is now being published by the Review and Herald Publishing Association, which is owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
The Clear Word is not officially endorsed by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, however, similar to other paraphrased Bibles, it has garnered criticism. It is printed in chapter-and-verse format, two columns to the page.
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Which Bible Paraphrase Do You Prefer?
While not intended to be used as an authority or used in church services, paraphrases are excellent for getting another opinion or further interpretation of a concept or idea. This is the best way to get the most potential out of the Bible.
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The Clear Word: Blasphemous?
Is the Clear Word Bible a 'book of lies' as some claim?
There has been a lot of controversy about the Clear Word Bible, with many people criticizing it as being an 'untrue' Bible and that it distorts the true meanings of the passages in order to support the teachings of the Adventist church.The truth is, the Clear Word Bible claims to be nothing more than what it is--a paraphrase. It was not intended as a 'replacement' for any official translation, but instead as only as a tool to gain a different view or insight on the Bible.
While it does have 'Adventist influences,' as critics claim, that is because the author himself is Adventist. Just like an author of any book inserts his own interpretations and philosophy into his creation, the author of the Clear Word also added his own insights. It after all is a paraphrase. All other paraphrases have the same thing.
The key is to have an open mind and to remember what you're reading and to draw your own conclusions. Many people, myself included, find the Clear Word Bible to be an awesome study companion and devotional. It doesn't replace a 'real' Bible, of course, but it does make the studying experience easier and more enjoyable.
Clear Word Bible Reviews
Reviews and information about the Clear Word Bible
- The Counselling and Pychology Report ยป In Bible versus Quran: God ...
- In 18 different versions of the Bible, the word ?Sons of God? is translated to five different translations; they are sons of the mighty (in seven versions), the heavenly beings (in seven versions), the angels (in two versions) and the ... On the other hand, the Quran makes it very clear and says that Allah, the Almighty Creator, has neither a son nor a partner. The Quran decisively forbids saying that Allah has a son. It is not befitting for the Majesty of Allah to take ...
- EVENTS IN TIME (BIBLE PROPHECY LITERALLY FULFILLED)(BY GOD): NEW ...
- KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia ? A Malaysian court ruled Thursday that Christians have the constitutional right to use the word Allah to refer to God, striking down a government ban as illegal.The landmark ruling appeared to be a .... The fact that men who were clearly involved in the attack are now being protected by federal authorities makes it clear that the Christmas Day attack is a great deal more complex than how it has been sold to the public by authorities and the media. ...
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- The sky was a beautiful blue, that reminded me of a clear lake with minimum clouds in the sky and a gentle wind that blew consistently. We opened up the windows to let the fresh air in and it felt like silk was pouring in and ... Many try to convince me to get "hi-tech" with my Bible. They tell me to just get a phone that I can download it on, but my prevailing argument has always been, "I don't know His word well enough to hide it in my heart if I need to know it. ...
- Evangelist: Priest's 'shoplifting' message is 'betrayal' of the ...
- A christian blog with a decidedly biblical perspective on the world and events around us. Look around, read, enjoy and feel free to comment. Interesting story, send us the info via our contact page. Subscribe by clicking here. .... ?But the Bible is clear that all liars, adulterers, murderers and thieves will end up in Hell unless they Repent?. The Anglican leader, Tim Jones, said, ?I do not offer such advice because I think that stealing is a good thing, ...
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- dada_neso dada_neso Mar 19, 2009 @ 9:46 pm
- Thank for share.
5 stars brother :)
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- Vera Vera Sep 27, 2008 @ 7:19 pm
- I use the Clear Word and I find no fault with it, for I do not understand some things and need more help and then I use the Clear Word to help me. I use the King James version and NIV,and other also to help me study God word. I learn first how to read in 1986 when God gave it to me and now I see more clearly when I use the clear word with my other bibles.
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- Celmar B. Cabansag Celmar B. Cabansag Aug 7, 2008 @ 12:43 am
- I'm Celmar B. Cabansag, a 21 years old from Philippines, I'm a newly baptized and an Adventist Youth Leader from a Local Church. The purpose that I write you because I wanted to purchased but I can't avail. I was interested in the bible and I will be blessed if you send me a free copy of the bible. Our church depends only on the donations of used books I think its a great opportunity to contact you because we really need it.Thank you and God bless..........I attached my address below. The books also be placed in mini librarythank you and God bless. Km.14 Bo. Camp Panacan Davao City 8000Philippines
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