The Inclusive Bible is a fresh dynamic translation of the bible into modern English, carefully crafted to let the power and poetry of the language shine forth, particularly when read aloud, giving it an immediacy and intimacy rarely found in traditional translations., Praise for the translation by Priests for Equality:The text reads smoothly and beautifully, betraying no other agenda than a faithful rendition., The text is accessible and relevant to contemporary readers, and this reviewer found the inclusive language invitingly nonobvious., The present volume heralds the completion of a momentous work.

Seeking to be faithful to the original languages, they have sought new and nonsexist ways to express the same ancient truths. Not merely replacing male pronouns, the translators have rethought what kind of language has built barriers between the text and its readers. Rather, it seeks to open the language of Scripture to interpretation and reflection by those persons, be they women or men, who wish to explore how the can guide and inform their spiritual development or renew their faith., Although this Bible is certainly an inclusive-language translation, it is also much more: It is a re-imagining of the Scriptures and our relationship to them. from sexist language, gender bias,and social stereotyping to allow for a full expression of contemporary spiritual struggles and changing social roles.Created with a deep respect for, and scholarly reliance on, original Hebrew and Greek texts, this translation transcends a mere substitution of pronouns and avoids hewing to any 'politically correct' line. Rather, it seeks to open the language of Scripture to interpretation and reflection by those persons, be they women or men, who wish to explore how the can guide and inform their spiritual development or renew their faith., Intended to free the text.

Created with a deep respect for, and scholarly reliance on, original Hebrew and Greek texts, this translation transcends a mere substitution of pronouns and avoids hewing to any 'politically correct' line. from sexist language, gender bias, and social stereotyping to allow for a full expression of contemporary spiritual struggles and changing social roles.

The Inclusive Bible by Priests,