Modern Bible translations are at a crossroads as multiple translation philosophies argue that Bible translations ought to be done a certain way. So who's right? And what has been the historic view of English Bible translators? Leland Ryken, an expert on the literature of the Bible, brings clarity to questions of how modern Bible translations should be viewed in their historical context. He begins by tracing the history of English Bible translation from William Tyndale to the King James Bible, outlining important distinctions. In the view of these historic translators, there is a right way and a wrong way to translate the Bible. Ryken concludes that essentially literal Bible translations best adhere to the legacy of classic English Bible translation. He contends that the English Standard Version is a true heir of this classical stream and concludes with an argument on why the ESV can serve as the translation of choice for Christians in all walks of life. This book will be a great resource for Christians who have questions about why we have different Bible translations and how to choose between them.

Based on the Renaissance ideal of a perfect page, the ESV Single Column Bible features a simple, clear layout that includes wide margins.

The ESV Heirloom Bible, Legacy Edition is printed and bound with superior craftsmanship and based on the Renaissance ideal of a perfect page--with proportions, margins, and type designed to draw the eyes to the beauty of the text.

Created with the highest-quality materials, the ESV Heirloom Bible, Heritage Edition is an elegant Bible printed and bound with superior craftsmanship by Royal Jongbloed in the Netherlands. This Bible features European Bible paper, an extra smooth sewn binding, art gilding, and multiple ribbon markers. Other features include a single-column layout, large font size, and line matching. Available in a beautiful, high-quality cover, it is packaged in an elegant presentation box. Manufactured with care and precision, the ESV Heirloom Bible, Heritage Edition is guaranteed to last a lifetime. The leather for this specialty Bible is produced by skilled craftsmen at the Horween Leather Company in Chicago, renowned for their high-end leathers for over 100 years. Constructed with the highest grade of cowhide, Horween Bibles feature a deep brown cover that is beautifully rugged, flexible, and develops character over time. Size: 5.5" x 8.25" 9.25-point Lexicon Black-letter text High-quality Bible paper Simple, straightforward layout with generous margins Single-column format Full-color maps 4 ribbon markers Full-color maps Footnotes Line matching Smyth-sewn binding Lifetime guarantee The standard trade discount for ESV Heirloom editions is 40% off any quantity

Honors the 400th anniversary of the book's publication by telling its dramatic story and exploring its inherent literary excellence and unparalleled influence on English and American culture.

Created with the highest-quality materials, the ESV Heirloom Bible, Heritage Edition is an elegant Bible printed and bound with superior craftsmanship by Royal Jongbloed in the Netherlands.