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NIV (New International Version)
Originally published in the 1970s, the New International Version (NIV) has become one of the most popular Bible translations. Nevertheless, the translation, which has undergone several revisions over the years, has occasionally proven controversial. In 2011, the Southern Baptist Convention rejected the latest version over concerns about the use of gender-neutral language.
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Died: Larry Walker, NIV Translator Who Loved Bible Details
Commitment to accuracy and inerrancy carried him through controversy.
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Gender Inclusivity Isn’t Liberal. It’s Biblical.
Why conservative theologians are defending changing certain Bible verses to include women.
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NIV Bible Publisher Picks Persecuted Church Advocate as CEO
Carl Moeller, formerly of Open Doors USA and Saddleback Church, turns his attention to Biblica.
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Bible Society Takes ‘More Accurate and Hopeful’ Stance on Scripture Skeptics
(UPDATED) No more ‘Bible antagonists,’ among many findings in this year’s ABS/Barna ‘State of the Bible’ report.
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The Most Popular and Fastest Growing Bible Translation Isn’t What You Think It Is
NIV vs. KJV: Surveys and searches suggest the translation that most Americans are reading is actually not the bookstore bestseller.
Editorial
Battle for the Bible Translation
Our movement is wide enough to include a variety of methods.
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Gender Debate: SBC Pastors Denounce NIV
Southern Baptist delegates passed a resolution criticizing the 2011 update and asked LifeWay stores not to sell the Bible translation.
Wire Story
36,000 Are Writing the Bible, One Verse at a Time
Bible Across America tour will produce two handwritten copies.
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Is <em>Rolling Stone</em> Afraid of the Bible?
The magazine is suddenly squeamish of religion. At least in one case.