The Living Bible is a simplified, easy-to-read rendition of the Bible in effective, contemporary English. It does, however, take great liberties with the text, frequently interpreting or reinterpreting a passage without regard for the actual text. The Living Bible is an appealing and readable paraphrase that has aroused among many a new interest in the Bible. It is not an accurate translation of the Bible, however, and it does not pretend to be. It is a paraphrase of a translation, and doesn't pretend to be otherwise.
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