"The Common English Bible (CEB) ... is a fresh translation of the Bible, including the Apocrypha that is used in Anglican, Orthodox, and Catholic congregations"--Preface.
With over twenty years in the classroom, Gail Ramshaw frames this new introduction to Christianity survey text around the basic questions students ask. Taking a broad social-scientific approach and integrating historical context, she anchors each chapter in phenomenological theory and teases out the answers to each chapters question by surveying the history, doctrine, practices, and convictions of Christianity. Written for students with little to no background in Christianity, the book contains student-friendly learning helps including chapter summaries, photos and charts, I am a Christian statements that illustrate the diversity of practice and belief, study questions, suggestions for further exploration in both books and film, a glossary, and an index.
This new addition to the Large Print line of Common English Bibles is in the durable Image Flex cover binding, making it perfect for classroom settings, as outreach editions, or a more affordable option for individual study. The cover is black imitation leather. The generous 12-point type makes reading easy for an older audience or those with vision impairments. Also available in other bindings.
Take a fresh look at the Bible while you experience a new translation. The Common English Bible is relevant, readable, and reliable. The result is a new version that the typical reader or worshipper is able to understand. 115 leading biblical scholars from 22 faith traditions and 77 reading specialists in 13 denominations worked on this translation. Contains Apocrypha books.
The new Apocrypha-only Softcover edition in the Common English Bible translation is perfect for the classroom setting, a personal library, or for those who have never studied these books. The binding and price make it a cost-effective choice. This edition is also for Catholics, Anglicans, Episcopalians, and those interested in the Apocrypha.