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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

For above divisionism Scripture Thirsty students, November 1, 2006
By Joaquim P. A. Vieira "Scripture thirsty" (Lorena, SP Brazil) - See all my reviews

The more I learn Greek and Hebrew, the more I read bible versions in different
languages, the more I am convinced this is the very best version ever! Not only in terms
of dinamic/formal equivalence balance. Also in terms of considering the Bible as a
whole, as the work of one only and the same author! The outlines show a unique
understanding of the bible's unity, hardly ever before shown by scholars who study it
book by book, making in practice the Holy Spirit's authorship nothing more than a
theoretical Systematic Theology construct. The outlines and footnotes(on the edition
with footnotes) show an understanding of the revelation and a uniformity in principles of
interpretation far above the Reformed/Non-reformed/Orthodox, Calvinism/Arminianism,
Trinitarianism/Unitarianism, and other usual so-called stalemates of organized
Christendom. It is the Bible for the centered christian and student who looks far above
the divisionism of the Body of Christ. When I write this, I am but simply checking with
the whole of Christian scholarship.

12 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

a review of the Holy Bible Recovery Version, April 23, 2005
By P. Chang - See all my reviews

I had the New Testament Recovery Version for years, so I was happy when Living
Stream Ministry published the Holy Bible and I am now even more pleased that they
have published the Holy Bible with footnotes. The footnotes unlock the deep
significance and rich enjoyment in many passages in the Word. The Recovery Version
with the footnotes has been incalculably helpful. In regards to the translation without the
footnotes, I give it 5 stars because the Bible is the most influential and profound book
I've ever read and this translation is clear and accurate.

29 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

Outstanding Translation, July 31, 2004
By Michael Kear (Enid, Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

I ordered this Bible a few weeks ago and I am happy to say, "I love it!"
This is perhaps the most accurate and precise translation I have ever read. It reminds me
quite a bit of the OLD American Standard Version (1901), but without the archaic
language. The translators have followed the Hebrew and Greek very closely, and because
of this many things are brought into the light that other translations - especially the
dynamic equivalence versions - have missed.

Also, I am not a member of the Local Church movement, but I do appreciate the writings
of Watchman Nee. I haven't read enough of Witness Lee's writings to form an opinion as
of yet. The Recovery Version Bible that I have does not contain Mr. Lee's study notes.
All this said, I am still very impressed with the precision and accuracy of this translation.
It is truly outstanding. My only wish is that the publishers would offer it in a premium
leather, such as calfskin or cowhide, rather than just bonded.

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

It's the best!, January 5, 2004
By A Customer
I use this all the time! It's the only one I have read since I came to owning it. I am a High
Schooler and there are many things that I don't understand. With this version I was able
to understand what is being said. I belive that it is easier to read than some I have read,
and I enjoy it very much :-)

24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

This is a fantastic book!, July 27, 2003
By a sister in Christ (Concord, MA United States) - See all my reviews
Like most people who have read and reviewed this Bible, I love this version because it is
an accurate and clear translation. The couple of disenting reviews does not appear to
represent the book in anyway. Perhaps those reviewers need to actually have read the
book before they write their reviews? This book is simply a faithful translation of the
Bible, the Word of God. It is a Bible I have come to love and enjoy. Anyone saying that
it is full of "original" thoughts/philosophies of a particular man must be joking or must
be completely ignorant of the Bible- or else he would have inevitably noticed how
closely the Recovery Version follows the Greek/Hebrew original text, word for word,
not more, not less. How is a translation of God's Word so exact a particular individual's
personal thought/philosophy? No proper believer can say that without offending his
conscience. God's Word is not W. Lee's word, mot anyone's word ... but simply, God's
Word, His rich and supplying Word. This is how I feel whenever I read this Bible and I
testify to it. Hallelujah!
I rarely bother to write reviews for products I use - but I love this one enough to go
through the trouble. I really enjoy this simple and faithful translation. The book has
helped me enjoy and get to know the Lord. It is truly enjoyable and accurate. It is truly a
gift and a blessing from the Lord. I am SO grateful!

12 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

 Great resource, July 18, 2003
By A Customer
I use this book along with my KJV and New American Standard version Bible. It really
helps with understanding.

14 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

Footnotes Not Included, April 3, 2003
By M. J. Foust (San Angelo, TX United States) - See all my reviews

I bought the Recovery Version New Testament 2-3 years ago and was pleased to find out
that the Old Testament translation was soon to be published as well. I assumed there
would be footnote and study pages for the Old Testament version as there had been for
the New Testament. When I received my Bible, I was disappointed to find out that there
are no footnotes at all for either the old or new testaments. While the translation itself is
fine, it was the notes and comments that made me "think outside the box" of my faith.
Witness Lee has a unique way of describing Bible passages and making me see in a fresh
and different way. I gave this review 3 stars because without the notes and comments, I
find the translation to be equal to any of the other excellent translations out there, but not
better.

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

Clear understanding, December 16, 2002
By A Customer
The Holy Bible - Recovery Version is the most clear interpretation of God's Word in
clear english and yet not compromising in its translation. I have been studying the Bible
for Over 24 years and have used many different versions. This version truly recovers and
reveals the spoken Word as recorded by men inspired of God. Where translations vary
for certain verses or words, there are clear footnotes indicating the other possible
meanings and root meanings. The literal meanings of certain key words are also
presented. It is a pure translation from a true steward of God's Word.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

I love and treasure this Bible, December 12, 2002
By David Feng (Piscataway, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
If you see strong likes and dislikes regarding any matter, you know there must be
something deep within, especially when it comes to the matter of interpreting God's
Words.

Let's first go back to the history a little bit. In the year 1385 when John Wycliffe
translated the Bible into English from the Latin Vulgate, he suffered intense persecution.
He was expelled from his teaching position at Oxford, and 44 years after he died, the
Pope ordered his bones exhumed and burned. Intense persecution stamped out his
followers and teachings. One of the reasons that all those happened is because of his
translation.

God's Words bring light, life and nourishment to all His genuine seekers through a
healthy interpretation from the original languages. The Devil certainly does not want to
see this happen. That is why he stimulated many malicious minds to damage and
deframe those who endeavor to spread God's Words and gospel.

I have many versions of Bible in English in front of me, and I have to tell from my
conscience and experiences that the Recovery Version is the one that I treasured most. I
have been enlightened and nourished by God's Words and the healthy interpretation in
this easy-to-understand translation.

God bless you in the name of our dear Lord Jesus!

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

Just read and see!, December 11, 2002
By "sepania" (Burbank, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This is the best Bible translation I have ever had the opportunity to read. I read in four
different languages and so far this is the best, translated and interpreted Bible I have had
in any language. I investigated a lot before I started meeting with the church in my city.
Every accusation I encountered was either flat out a lie or a result of blindness. It
troubles me that God's children are deprived from such reaches that are in the ministry of
Witness Lee. We all have been gifted with a mind. If a seeking person utilizes his or her
mind with an open spirit he will see what I saw in the Bible when it is opened the way it
is in the Recovery version. Just read it with an open being!
Most of what is said about brother Lee or the Recovery version is not the stand of the
church.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

The search ends here!!!, November 8, 2002
By "smlee@corus.jnj.com" (Edison, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
If you are a pure-hearted truth-seeking Christian, you would easily agree this is a real
masterpiece of Bible translation and interpretation, which reveals many hidden devine
thoughts in understandable language. It'll be the biggest loss in your quest for Bibilical
truths, if you passed this book just because someone left a bad review with a purpose to
defame the author. My suggestion is stay open-minded and experience yourself the
riches in this book in an unbiased way. It will withstand the most stringent scrutiny and,
more importantly, nourish your hungry spirit beyond your expectation. Enjoy it!

16 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

A really accurate Bible version, September 5, 2002
By Cheung-Fai Wong (CA, USA) - See all my reviews
I really recommend this Bible to all Christians. This Bible is the most accurate version
compared with the others. It also contains outline in every book of the Bible, which is
helpful for understanding.
I also recommend the New Testament Bible (Recovery Version) published by the Living
Stream Ministry.

17 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

Fresh, understandable translation, December 29, 2001
By Tiffany Chang (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews
This Bible is definitely one of my most precious items. (...)
The language is modern-day, with clear phrasing. It is the best Bible I have ever seen.

18 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

The Best Teacher, September 5, 2001
By Sister/Mother (Canada) - See all my reviews
All Bibles Are great/But this one is a great teacher, all explaned in a mannor that all can
understand Nothing has been taken or added to the word of God ,This is a wonderfull
Bible,By W,Lee