I was curious about various Bible translation grade levels for my children, so I started doing some research. Here is brief compendium of common translations, their reading level and some of their attributes. Hope this is helpful to you. Christian Standard Bible (CSV) Website: https://csbible.com/about-the-csb/faqs/Reading Level: 7th Grade.History: An edited version of the Holman Standard Bible.Translation Philosophy: Optimal Equivalence. “The CSB was created using optimal equivalence, a … [Read more...] about Review of Common Bible Translations
Bible Study
How to Use a Bible Dictionary
A dictionary is a handy tool for Bible study. As we encounter unfamiliar words or, more often, as we try to meditate on the deeper meanings of words in scripture, we often find ourselves reaching for this tool. But there are some pitfalls here. It is possible to misuse the dictionary and be misled by it. To avoid these pitfalls, we must remember two important points. Dictionaries are descriptive. First, dictionaries are descriptive and not prescriptive. In other words, dictionaries … [Read more...] about How to Use a Bible Dictionary
Pencil Reading
I am a pencil advocate; this much you may already know. But you may never have considered why pencils far outstrip pens. Why are pencils superior to pens for reading and note taking? The reasons are many and irrefutable. (You should note I am speaking of mechanical pencils in particular). Pencils do not bleed. No need to worry about your thin Bible pages. Mark away!Pencils do not leak. I fly enough. But I never worry about my pencil leaking or bursting for the air pressure changes. I put … [Read more...] about Pencil Reading