Wednesday 26 June 2013

The Difference Between Cheap Bibles And More Expensive Ones

By Myrtle Cash


The Bible has been sold more than any other book in the history of the world. Nearly every language has at least one translation of the Bible. The price varies so much depending on the cover and what extra content, like devotionals, may be in it. Many different stores sell cheap Bibles, so it is not hard to find one that you can afford on your budget.

There are several versions of the Bible written in English that are available in the United States. Probably the most widely known one is the King James Version. It was translated from the original languages in the early 1600s, so it has been around for quite a long time. Many people consider it to be the most accurate translation.

The King James Version is the most widely available one in the Unites States. No matter what the price is, the text will be the same. Usually the price varies so much because of the covers. You can get them leather bound, or have them personalized or engraved. Obviously that would be more expensive than just a regular cover.

Really, though, there is no reason to get those fancy extras. If you are simply looking to read the content, any King James Version will work. Most dollar stores have this version for a very inexpensive price.

The NIV, or New International Version, is another translation of the Bible that is common in the Unites States. It was published for the first time in the 1970s, so it is written in modern English. That makes understanding it easier.

This version can also usually be bought fairly inexpensively. It can cost more if you get one covered in more expensive material or if it is personalized. The NIV is also frequently used as a devotional Bible, which means people write devotions in it that help make the Bible more practical to your life. These extras cost more, but a standard one can be bought cheaply.

There are lots of other versions available as well. These can make for excellent reading, but are usually not able to be found as inexpensively as the previously mentioned versions. Most Bibles are not excessively expensive, though.

E-books might also be a good option if you are looking to save money. E-books can be read on many different devices and are usually priced less than books that are in print. Many different translations and versions, including those with devotionals, are available as e-books.

There are also places where you can get a free copy of the Bible. Lots of churches and organizations give them to people who are interested in learning more. You can get one in person, or you can get one from a website which will mail one to you. None of the ones you would get for free are fancy, but the content is the same.

There are many places where you can get cheap Bibles. It doesn't matter how the book looks on the outside. It is completely up to you how much to spend on a Bible.




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