I was excited to get the ICB 'Big Red' Holy Bible for children with 3D art-" The translation children can read and understand". I had no prior experience with this version of the bible, and I have an 8-year-old son who I wanted a bible for that wasn't just bible stories, but a real bible. I was disappointed that the bible was not hard cover. It already has bends and creases just from me reading through it carefully. Especially with a bible meant for kids, I would have liked it more durable.
This bible contains some nice features. In the back following the old and new testaments are a dictionary that is quite extensive. Next is "Where do I find it?", which is an alphabetical listing of people and events and where to find them in the scriptures. "Memory Verses for My Life" is an assortment of about 21 verses focusing on things such as love, patience, worries, and kindness. Last are maps-Abraham's Journey, The Desert Wanderings, Jesus' Last Week in Jerusalem, and Palestine in Jesus' Life.
The illustrations in the bible are amazing-vivid, colorful, and eye-catching for kids. I found that I do like this ICB version for kids-it is written in a simple, easy to understand wording. I think the print is too small for a younger reader like my son, but I could see a 11-12 year old or older having no problem reading it. I look forward to reading this bible with my son for now, and his being able to read it independently within the next few years. I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their Booksneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
The Catholic Bible
ReplyDeleteAs Catholics were responsible for writing the New Testament (under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit), the Catholic Church doesn't "interpret" the Bible. We explain it.
Protestants can only "interpret", because they are not the author (guided by the Holy Spirit), and therefore, can only guess at the possible meaning of a chapter, passage or phrase, just as anyone can only guess at any author's intentions in any other book.
As the author, the Catholic Church is the only proper authority to consult in matters pertaining to the Bible.
Great review. I've requested my free copy now and look forward to seeing what the Big Red Bible has to offer.
ReplyDelete@Michael: I don't think I'd say that the Catholics were responsible for writing the New Testament. Predominately, I think it was Jews that wrote the NT, as well as the OT. And these writers would likely scoff at being labeled Catholic or Protestant. They were followers of Jesus Christ, the Way, the Truth, the Life, and the Ultimate Hope for humanity, not limited to some man-made form of separating believers.
Thanks for the comments.
ReplyDelete@Michael: I would have to agree with Logan. Having been raised Catholic I know that they believe the Catholic Church began with the Apostle Peter, whose missionary emphasis was to the Jews.
But, if you want to stick to your guns on that, could you EXPLAIN the grace as it pertains to my personal salvation? I want to make sure I've INTERPRETTED it properly.
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2Timothy 3:16-17