New Common English Bible in 21st Century Language Available Digitally

Two months before its release in stores, the Common English Bible, in its complete form, debuts online and in digital print.

Unlike any other translation, the CEB is not simply a revised or updated Bible. It is penned as a bold new translation written at a “comfortable level for over half of English readers,” and created with words 21st century readers use every day.

“The new Common English Bible is the only translation to combine and balance highly respected ecumenical biblical scholarship necessary for serious study with responsiveness to 21st century clear communication requirements for comprehensive clarity.”

Approved for official use in biblical studies courses by Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, Calif., translators and reading specialists through extensive field-testing, have reviewed the texts to ensure a smooth and natural reading experience.

More than 500 readers in 77 groups field-tested the translation, with every verse read aloud in the reading groups. Potentially confusing passages were identified and if necessary, reworked to clarify the meaning from the original languages.

The Bible was translated by 120 biblical scholars from 24 denominations all over the world representing accredited schools such as Princeton Theological Seminary, Wheaton College, and Yale University directly from the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts.

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