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Why So Many Bible Translations?
http://www.victorious.org/translat.htm
Article by Rev. Dale A. Robbins, that explains the purpose and background of many of the different Bible translations.
Translations of the Bible into English
http://www.kencollins.com/bible-t2.htm
A survey of common translations, their advantages and drawbacks by Disciples of Christ pastor, Ken Collins.
Topical Bible Version Comparison Charts
http://www.seekgod.ca/chart3.htm
The first of three pages of charts comparing verses from five versions which relate to theological concepts, such as sin, sanctification, justification, the second coming, the judgment, hell and inerrancy.
Spirit and Truth.org: Translations
http://www.spiritandtruth.org/questions/translations.htm
Answers questions about various Bible translations from a conservative perspective.
Innvista: Scripture Versions
http://www.innvista.com/culture/religion/bible/versions/
Each version has a brief description and history. Sample passages are listed in order to compare different translations.
First Presbyterian Church: Choosing a Bible Translation
http://www.firstpresb.org/translations.htm
Descriptions and recommendations of many English translations with links to many of the publishers. Includes two recommendations for children.
English Translations of the Bible
http://catholic-resources.org/Bible/English_Translations.htm
Comments of various English translations of the Bible by Prof. Felix Just, S.J. of the University of San Francisco. Includes dates and types of translations and a chart of revisions of translations.
Bible Versions Discussion Board
http://bibleversiondiscussionboard.yuku.com/
Threads for discussion of the relative merits of various versions and the meaning of passages.
Bible Version Selection Tool
Online tool with a series of questions about translation issues, preferences, and styles which will recommend a Bible version.
Bible Version Comparison Chart
http://www.av1611.org/biblecom.html
A table which lists 300 verses that have been changed from the King James Version in the seven most popular versions.
Bible Version Comparison
337 changes from the King James Version in modern translations.
Bible Translations: Comparison
http://www.prayerfoundation.com/bible_translations_comparison.htm
A comparison of the King James Version, the New King James Version, the Holman Christian Standard Bible, the New International Version, the New American Standard Version, the Living Bible, and Today's English Version (the "Good News" Bible).
An Orthodox Critique of Bible Translations
http://www.holy-trinity.org/liturgics/nrsv.html
A critique following the lineage from the Wycliffe Bible: the KJV, the RV, the RSV, the NKJV and the NRSV.
A View of the Versions
http://www.zianet.com/maxey/versions.htm
Al Maxey explores the strengths and weaknesses of seven widely-used English versions.