NASB with Apocrypha?

[swampboy]

I know…I know…the NASB is a Protestant translation without the Imprimatur…however, I think it is one of the most accurate translations that exists and it comes in many readable formats with user friendly features as most Protestant bibles do (and as almost all Catholic bibles do not). However, I can not find one with the apocrypha. Anyone know if such an NASB exists? I already have an RSV-CE so I do not need to hear about using that translation instead. Thanks.

 

[Zenas]

I doubt if such a thing exists. The NASB copyright is owned by The Lockman Foundation which is thoroughly Protestant in its outlook and no one can publish a NASB without permission from them. Like you, I think it is the best translation I have ever read.

 

[swampboy]

I doubt if such a thing exists. The NASB copyright is owned by The Lockman Foundation which is thoroughly Protestant in its outlook and no one can publish a NASB without permission from them. Like you, I think it is the best translation I have ever read.

I think you are right…that’s too bad as I think that the NASB is great and would like to see an ecumenical edition so all can enjoy it. I find it interesting that the Word of God is guarded in such a way…very sad if you ask me.

 

[Manfred]

I doubt if such a thing exists. The NASB copyright is owned by The Lockman Foundation which is thoroughly Protestant in its outlook and no one can publish a NASB without permission from them. Like you, I think it is the best translation I have ever read.

You are missing the point here, which is that the members of the Lockman Foundation, while all capable scholars, I’m sure, do NOT accept the Apocrypha as inspired Scripture. It is likely that they do not even regard it as worthy of “pious reading” as do some Protestants.

However, the ESV, while not exactly the equal of the NASB, is now available with the Apocrypha from Oxford. Alas, it is not available for online reading.

 

[NoelFitz]

I agree that the NASB is one of the best translations into English of the Bible available.

However I would prefer the term deuterocanonical rather than apocrypha for several reasons, principally because it is the Catholic term, but also because apocrypha include many texts, which are not deuterocanonical. Also the term apocrypha has negative connotations, suggesting false or spurious texts.

 

[Manfred]

I agree that the NASB is one of the best translations into English of the Bible available.

However I would prefer the term deuterocanonical rather than apocrypha for several reasons, principally because it is the Catholic term, but also because apocrypha include many texts, which are not deuterocanonical. Also the term apocrypha has negative connotations, suggesting false or spurious texts.

Noel,

Catholics use the term “deuterocanonical”; Protestants prefer “Apocrypha”.