The Bible Version Encyclopedia (BVE) is for anyone who is interested in different Bible versions. This edition includes just over 500 different versions of the Scriptures. Most are full Bibles, Old Testaments or New Testaments. A few partial translations are included when those show interesting or unusual characteristics. This reference includes internet-only versions, unique and unusual translations and historical versions along with the many standard Bibles. Scripture samples, bibliographic entries, translator lists, revision connections and source texts are noted whenever possible. The BVE fills a gap in similar works. On one side are the many guides covering only a few versions. On the other side are expensive, bulky, awkward volumes. The BVE is one fifth or less the cost of the major references, bringing it well within the budget of the average scholar, student, pastor and church....More >< Less