The Germans have finally gotten their Bible ... AGAIN!

Thank you, but I have the German Bible
Let me tell you that the Luther Version is by no means a good TR-Bible. And I am not talking about the latest revised version (which by the way is a mess!). I am talking about the 1545 version. Luther used other manuscripts a lot. A someone that loves and esteemes the KJV, let me tell all the KJV-people that the Luther has the same majestic style of the KJV but is not a good textus receptus Bible, it is different from the KJV in many ways.
But there is a new translation that is completely TR (the only one in Germany). It is called the "Schlachter Version 2000". Wonderful majestic language not hard to understand and... completely TR.

God bless you all!

Alexander

 

I disagree with you on this one, Alexander. It may not be a "good TR-Bible;" however, it just as good as the AV in terms of the message. It's no secret that I love the AV (the TRUE AV, not one of the later revisions), but I love Luther's Bible too.

 

It is not a bad version! I love its majestic style. But I heard so often that it is the German KJV. And that´s wrong because what´s different is not the same

I like Luther´s Bible, too. But I would like to have a more accurate TR-Bible.

Alexander

 

No problem: sounds as though we are in agreement with respect to the Luther translation.
My question is this: why do you want a more accurate TR-Bible? What is missing from Luther's translation that would give way to a need for anything? Not arguing - just curious as to your thoughts.

Hope all is well with you,

David

 

I am sorry that I don´t have any charts In the NT some words that are in the TR are missing (and I am not talking about the italics Especially in the letters of Paul. It seems to me that he "switched" manuscripts sometimes. My version (Schlachter Version) is from the TR only (NT of course). It "feels" like KJV when I read it (I am talking about the words, not about some supernatural preservation thing


Alexander

 

The "Schlachter Version 2000" is available at "Christliche Literatur Verbreitung" (Christian Literature Publishing). They also have the MacArthur in German with that translation. There will be some new editions this fall (more footnotes, wide margin etc.). You can download it as a pdf.-file for free. F.E. Schlachter came from Switzerland and translated the Bible there. He used a mixture of all manuscripts for the NT. The revision (Version 2000) corrects that and uses the TR exclusively.
There is also a "new" Luther revision that is not very popular. The NT was revised in 1998 and uses the TR now exclusively. The OT is 1912 (modern print). It is published by the "La Buona Novella Verlag".

God bless you!.

Alexander

 

My mother read the Bible in German. And she says that it is very interesting how much clearer some passages are.

I, not speaking German, have no personal experience to add. But, my mother is a pastors daughter... and I value her perceptions and opinions.

I can't tell if you are saying that there is something wrong with the Bible that is written in German? And what is that opinion based on? If you wouldn't mind expounding just a little.

I would also greatly appreciate it if you would try to be succinct so that I am not overwhelmed by lengthy dissertations. Thanks.

 

There is nothing wrong with German Bibles in general. But if you want to use a good TR-Bible there is only one choice: Schlachter Version 2000. Every other Bible includes some passages from other manuscripts.

Could you tell me which translation your mother reads?

 

Oh goodness me...I'll ask her. She's out of town for her birthday, so I'll have to get back to you on that.

Just sent her an e-mail. I'll let you know as soon as she replies.