[RSV LECTERN BIBLE] THE HOLY BIBLE containing the Old and New Testaments, Revised Standard Version Translated from the Original Tongues being the version set forth A.D. 1611, Revised A.D. 1885 and A.D. 1901 compared with the most ancient authorities and Revised A.D. 1952. Cet article n’est pas disponible.[RSV LECTERN BIBLE] THE HOLY BIBLE containing the Old and New Testaments, Revised Standard Version Translated from the Original Tongues being the version set forth A.D. 1611, Revised A.D. 1885 and A.D. 1901 compared with the most ancient authorities and Revised A.D. 1952

vii, [5], 1303, [7], 358, vii, 324 pp. Large 4to, 32x17x11 cm. Red Morocco leather over boards, 5 raised bands over blind ruled panels with gilt lettering, double gilt-ruled turn-ins, leather reinforced hinges, all edges gilt, red endpapers, two red place ribbons. Large bold type in dual columns with woodcut dropcaps beginning each book. Title page crinkled, damp stain to rear pages of Apocrypha (following New Testament), a few occasional lector marks in pen, otherwise a clean, attractive copy with sound binding. The mission of the RSV committee was to offer a translation of the King James Bible that would match the accuracy of the 1885 RV / 1901 ASV, yet without sacrificing the linguistic immediacy which they neglected in their word-for-word approach. The extent to which they succeeded in this is reflected in the widespread adoption of the RSV in liturgical settings, as manifested in this Parish edition. 'The aim has been to present a version easy to read aloud in public worship, and not hard for hearers to understand . Care has been given to rhythm, euphony, and cadences' -Luther Weigle, head of the translation committee. Herbert, Darlow & Moule 2287; Luther Weigle, ?The English New Testament from Tyndale to the Revised Standard Version.'.…