Into the Light: CEV Bible / Contemporary English Version An easy-to-read Bible / British and Foreign Bible Society

An easy-to-read Bible using Contemporary English Version (CEV) text.

FEATURES:

• Explanations of the Bible's different types of literature - story, prophecy, poetry, letters, law and wisdom.
• Commentary on the story-line of the Bible so it can be read in context.
• Reading guide, maps, charts and Bible dictionary
• Direction on finding your way round the Bible.
• Summaries of the Old and New Testaments to help set the scene.
• Articles at key points throughout the Bible, pointing to the relevance of the text for today.
• Guide for finding answers to concerns and questions on topics such as justice, freedom and forgiveness.
• Varied typestyles to highlight detailed and specialised passages.

• Hardcover: 1,362 pages
• Publisher: Bible Society (January 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0564094250
• ISBN-13: 978-0564094257 /  9780564094257
  

The Contemporary English Version (CEV) is a fresh and clear Bible translation, first produced by the American Bible Society in 1995, now anglicised for the British market.

The CEV was designed to be a Bible which is easily read and understood when read aloud. Most of the usual biblical terminology has been adapted into everyday language to make it readable by people without a church background. As a result of this it won the coveted Crystal Award in 1996 from the Plain English Campaign, which is awarded to publications that are considered to be as clear as possible for the intended audience, which makes it a great translation for youth Bibles.

The Contemporary English Version is the translation used in Bible Society's You’ve Got the Time New Testament recording by the Riding Lights Theatre Company. The CEV is the translation of choice for special highlighted editions such as the Poverty and Justice Bible and The Highlighted Freedom Bible.

Sample verse

If we have all we need and see one of our own people in need, we must have pity on that person, or else we cannot say we love God. (1 John 3.17)