Take a fresh look at the Bible while you experience a new translation. The Common English Bible combines a concern for accuracy and accessibility.

"The Common English Bible (CEB) ... is a fresh translation of the Bible, including the Apocrypha that is used in Anglican, Orthodox, and Catholic congregations"--Preface.

Perfect for everyday use, this trim size is easy to carry and easy to read.

Experience the depth of John Wesley's perspectives on scripture presented for the 21st-century disciple.

Includes comprehensive study notes on the NRSV text by over 50 biblical scholars, accessibly written life application and inspiration by over 50 key pastors, easy-to-understand explanations of core terms by over 60 Wesley experts, extended reference to works by John Wesley, 19 pages of full-color maps, cross references and a summary of each biblical book.

With over twenty years in the classroom, Gail Ramshaw frames this new introduction to Christianity survey text around the basic questions students ask. Taking a broad social-scientific approach and integrating historical context, she anchors each chapter in phenomenological theory and teases out the answers to each chapters question by surveying the history, doctrine, practices, and convictions of Christianity. Written for students with little to no background in Christianity, the book contains student-friendly learning helps including chapter summaries, photos and charts, I am a Christian statements that illustrate the diversity of practice and belief, study questions, suggestions for further exploration in both books and film, a glossary, and an index.

Love God with a warmed heart. Serve God with active hands. Lead an abundant life, grow as a faithful disciple, and find new avenues to serve. By studying the Wesley Study Bible you will share God’s grace and find the good gifts God has for you. As God transforms you through study, you will be inspired to transform the world. Contributors from across the Wesleyan family join together to help you experience God in fresh ways. Visit the website! View the sampler. Special Features: Comprehensive study notes on NRSV text by over 50 biblical scholars Accessibly written life application and inspiration by over 50 key pastors Easy-to-understand explanations of core terms by over 60 Wesley experts, including: eternal life, forgiveness, grace, heaven, holiness, justice, and mission Extended reference to works by John Wesley 19 pages of full-color maps; cross references; and summary of each biblical book 7" x 9-/18" trim size with a 9.75 font People in these churches will be especially interested in The Wesley Study Bible: African Methodist Episcopal Church African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Christian and Missionary Alliance Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Church of the Nazarene Church of God (Anderson) Free Methodist Church of North America The Salvation Army Wesleyan Church United Church of Canada The United Methodist Church General Editors: Joel B. Green is Professor of New Testament Interpretation at Fuller Theological Seminary. William H. Willimon is Resident Bishop of the Birmingham Area of The United Methodist Church.

This new addition to the Large Print line of Common English Bibles is in the durable Image Flex cover binding, making it perfect for classroom settings, as outreach editions, or a more affordable option for individual study. The cover is black imitation leather. The generous 12-point type makes reading easy for an older audience or those with vision impairments. Also available in other bindings.

Take a fresh look at the Bible while you experience a new translation. The Common English Bible is relevant, readable, and reliable. The result is a new version that the typical reader or worshipper is able to understand. 115 leading biblical scholars from 22 faith traditions and 77 reading specialists in 13 denominations worked on this translation. Contains Apocrypha books.

The new Apocrypha-only Softcover edition in the Common English Bible translation is perfect for the classroom setting, a personal library, or for those who have never studied these books. The binding and price make it a cost-effective choice. This edition is also for Catholics, Anglicans, Episcopalians, and those interested in the Apocrypha.