The Youth Bible: New Century Version

by Anonymous

Book Overview

With over 400 devotions, real-life stories written from a teenage point of view, and the easy-to-read New Century Version Bible text, The Youth Bible is a resource that teens will turn to for guidance... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0849909252
• ISBN13: 9780849909252
• Release Date: October 1991
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Length: 1408 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.3" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Great Translation, Great Bible!

I first was exposed to the Youth Bible in 1997-98 as part of a Vacation Bible School class I was taking at the time. The Youth Bible (hereafter known as YB) was the translation of choice. At first, I was a bit lukewarm to YB, but after the chaplain I knew gave me a copy, I started to use it. Unlike other Teen Bibles, the YB educates our youth by giving short stories that have references to scripture and that are relevant to their lives. Besides the stories the Youth Bible also has introductions to each book of the Bible, maps, and a timeline. In doing thse things, the YB does not dumb down the message of scripture or pander to the lowest demographic. The translation used in the YB is the New Century Version (NCV). I found to be really good for many reasons. The NCV uses gender-sensitive language, which is a Good Thing. The New Century Version also does well with footnotes, using a "D" for words in the dictionary in the back and an "N" for more detailed footnotes, such as variants. The NCV is a strong contender for being the best thought for thought English Bible (compared to the Good News Translation and New Living Translation). Overall, the combination of a great translation, the stories, and other helps, the Youth Bible is a good Bible for young people.

The Youth Bible : New Century Version/Black

I highly recommend this bible. I work with youth and have found this version appeals to them very much as it is written in everyday english. Each page has a story that helps youth relate the scripture to their life.I have recommended this to all the youth in my classes and many are using it and have begun reading their bibles daily. Every youth ought to have the opportunity to read this bible!