They call themselves the Christian Bible Society and their mission was to create the most accurate and readable translation of the Bible ever created. Over the past few weeks, along with several friends, we have been scanning and comparing key and miscellaneous verses from this translation with others and, we have concluded, this one is awfully good!
As the fascinating story from within its own cover goes, in 1975, before their work began, each translator had a good job, owned a nice home, drove a nice car, and the youngest was in his twenties. When this “labor of love” was completed, none of them had a paying job, none had made any money in the past 7 years, none owned any stocks or property, none owned a vehicle newer than thirteen years old, none even had $1,000 in a bank account, and the oldest was now well into his forties.
As you can see, the translators wanted no outside human influence on this translation work of the Bible. So, they supported themselves with savings, temporary jobs, and sales of possessions.
This translation of the Bible was done in cities, in a small town, but mostly in the country. It was done while team members lived in apartments, in a small old house, and in single-wide mobile homes. There were different times that lasted for days and there were weeks when their living and working facilities had no electricity, hot water, running water, or working indoor plumbing. During most of the translation work of the Christian Bible and at its completion, none of them had a microwave oven, a dish washing machine, an automatic clothes washing machine, or even a clothes drying machine, but they never missed a meal for lack of money. They used the best equipment available for the translation of the Christian Bible, and they never had to consider carelessly rushing the translation through to completion.
They meticulously took one step at a time, while trying hard not to be overwhelmed by the enormity and complexity of the task, trusting that God would take care of them and everything else. He did just that. The Lord guided their lives, so as to develop their minds with advanced training and education in analytical, scientific, teaching, journalistic, linguistic, and biblical areas.
Who were these dedicated translators? With hearts set upon exalting only the King and His inspired Word, they preferred their names to be left unknown. As a matter of fact, to anyone who decides to Google this translation, don't waste your time. You will find only a P.O. Box along with testimonies from those who reported having mailed a check and actually having received their hard-cover Bible and accompanying Reference Guide for $39, no tax, no shipping. My own copy was given to me as a gift about 5 years ago and quickly became my favorite translation. It appears it is the hope of the no-profile translators that you will study the Christian Bible with the help of its Companion Reference Guide without prejudice, with only God getting the glory, and then judge it fairly, based on your perception of what they have accomplished.
As you can see, the translators wanted no outside human influence on this translation work of the Bible. So, they supported themselves with savings, temporary jobs, and sales of possessions.
This translation of the Bible was done in cities, in a small town, but mostly in the country. It was done while team members lived in apartments, in a small old house, and in single-wide mobile homes. There were different times that lasted for days and there were weeks when their living and working facilities had no electricity, hot water, running water, or working indoor plumbing. During most of the translation work of the Christian Bible and at its completion, none of them had a microwave oven, a dish washing machine, an automatic clothes washing machine, or even a clothes drying machine, but they never missed a meal for lack of money. They used the best equipment available for the translation of the Christian Bible, and they never had to consider carelessly rushing the translation through to completion.
They meticulously took one step at a time, while trying hard not to be overwhelmed by the enormity and complexity of the task, trusting that God would take care of them and everything else. He did just that. The Lord guided their lives, so as to develop their minds with advanced training and education in analytical, scientific, teaching, journalistic, linguistic, and biblical areas.
Who were these dedicated translators? With hearts set upon exalting only the King and His inspired Word, they preferred their names to be left unknown. As a matter of fact, to anyone who decides to Google this translation, don't waste your time. You will find only a P.O. Box along with testimonies from those who reported having mailed a check and actually having received their hard-cover Bible and accompanying Reference Guide for $39, no tax, no shipping. My own copy was given to me as a gift about 5 years ago and quickly became my favorite translation. It appears it is the hope of the no-profile translators that you will study the Christian Bible with the help of its Companion Reference Guide without prejudice, with only God getting the glory, and then judge it fairly, based on your perception of what they have accomplished.
Intro page of the Christian Bible.
If you're interested, send a $39 check to:
Christian Bible Society
P.O. Box 530
Mammoth Spring, AR 72554
I'd LOVE to hear your feedback!
Every blessing,
Michael Tummillo
Are you still there? I am wondering if I can still get this Bible and it's accompanying reference guide. Please let me know. Thank you.
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