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There are a couple issues with answering this question.
Firstly, Christianity holds that it is permissible to translate the Bible, resulting in numerous versions merely through the act of translation to languages that did not previously have a Bible. In fact, many languages from the heart of Africa or Polynesia were only standardized, given a written form, and properly studied in order to be able to write a Bible in that tongue.
Secondly, not all versions of Christianity agree on what the Bible contains. There is what is commonly called the Deuterocanon or Apocrypha which refers to Old Testament books that may or may not be included depending on the denomination of Christianity. As a result, the Books of Meqabyan are only in Bibles of Ethiopian Orthodox Christians. Maccabees 3 & 4 are only in the Bibles of Eastern Orthodox Christians. A partial Deuterocanon is observed by the Catholics and some Protestants use it and others completely abandon the Deuterocanon. As a result you may have Bibles that agree word for word with all books that they share, but do not share every book.
Thirdly, some versions of Christianity are particularly attached to a certain translation of the Bible. For example, the Anglican Church refuses to use any Bible other than the King James Bible. However, other Churches continually change which version of the Bible they endorse (usually to promote progress) or do not require an attachment to any particular Bible (usually to permit diversity of opinion). As a result, it is hard to peg exactly how many Bibles are used.
Historically there are over 450 Biblical translations into English alone. Of the English Bibles, the most common are the: KJV, NKJV, RSV, NRSV, NASB, and the NIV. However, there are numerous still common Bibles in English that are just slightly less famous.
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What are some of the most popular bibles currently available on the market?
Some of the most popular Bibles currently available on the market include the New International Version (NIV), the King James Version (KJV), the English Standard Version (ESV), and the New Living Translation (NLT). These versions are widely used and respected by many readers.
What is currently the most popular memory standard?
DDR2-SDRAM is currently the most commonly used.
How many bibles were used by the president for his swearing in?
President Obama used one Bible during his first inauguration in 2008-- the bible used by Abraham Lincoln. He used two bibles in 2012-- the Lincoln Bible and a traveling bible used by Dr. Martin Luther King.
Another word for churches found in the bible?
Congregation is used to refer to church in many Bibles.
What is the gospel of Nicodemas?
It is a writing in the 'apocryphal' New Testament works and not part of most Bibles commonly used today like the King James, NIV, NSR, etc...
Do Bibles change as the years progress or are they more or less the same?
Yes, Bibles are updated through the years because the vocabulary of people change as years pass, and some words that are used in older versions of the Bible, are not commonly used in present time. For example, if you say something is cool nowadays it means that it is stylish, or funky, but back then it was just cold, or chill. Different Bibles, such as different versions, or Bibles for kids or for teens, will use different vocabulary to get the message more clear according to whom they refer to. Also different religions have different Bibles. For example the Christian Bible, will not be the same as the Catholic Bible, because they are different religions.
What Catholic bibles are available for purchase or study?
Some popular Catholic Bibles available for purchase or study include the New American Bible (NAB), the Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSV-CE), and the Douay-Rheims Bible. These versions are commonly used by Catholics for personal study and reflection.
What style of writing was used in the Bible?
The first bibles were in Greek.
Where is the date in a Bible that reflects the date it was printed?
Most modern Bibles have the copyright and/or the printing date on one of the first pages, usually following the title page, preceding the introduction- if there is one, and contents page. Sometimes it may appear at the bottom of the title page. Commonly, older Bibles did not always include a printing date and other means have to be used to pinpoint the date.
How many kingdoms are currently used in science?
6
What is the word 'currently' used for?
There are many things that the world currently could be used for. These things include hobbies, times, dates, and names.
What exactly does a backhoe excavator do?
Backhoes are commonly used in alot of construction jobs. Most commonly used for breaking up concrete and digging holes. Backhoes come in different sizes depending on the construction job you currently have.
