Friday, August 10, 2012

"New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures" vs "Holy Bible"




Why do we use the title 'New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures' on the cover of our Bibles instead of 'Holy Bible' like most religions use?  

 
The answer is truly amazing (see below).  It really lets you see how the organization makes sure that every detail of our worship is pleasing to Jehovah.  Amazing!!! 

 
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The reason is…the word “Bible” is not found in the scriptures. The word “Bible” is from the Greek—“Biblia” meaning books. The term began to be applied to the whole collection of sacred books in the 5th Century.  
 
The translation committee wanted to use a term that is actually found within the pages of these writings. Thus, when we read in the Bible about any references to holy writings, whether Hebrew or Greek, they are usually referred to as Scriptures, therefore, the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures.  
When you think about the translation committee and how important it was for them to have an accurate translation, even down to the title, it garners even greater respect for these men and the work they did. And of course the fact that they had the backing of the greatest personage in the universe… they couldn’t go wrong.

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