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Open English Bible Full name: Open English Bible Abbreviation: OEB NT published: August 2010 Derived from: Twentieth Century New Testament Textual basis: Wescott-Hort Translation type: "scholarly defensible mainstream translation" Reading level: High School[note 1] Publisher: Russell Allen Copyright status: Public domain (CC0) Online address: OEB Home Page, OEB Web Reader For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that everyone who believes in him may not be lost, but have eternal life.
John 3:16 in other translationsThe Open English Bible (OEB) is a freely redistributable, modern translation based on the Twentieth Century New Testament translation. A work in progress, with its first publication in August 2010, the OEB is edited and distributed by Russell Allen.
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History and Textual Basis
The Bible in English Old English (pre-1066) Middle English (1066–1500) Early Modern English (1500–1800) Modern Christian (1800–) Modern Jewish (1853–) Miscellaneous
The OEB is a modern translation created by editing the Twentieth Century New Testament translation[1], and derived from the Greek Wescott-Hort text. The OEB aims to be a "scholarly defensible mainstream translation", which is intended "not to push any particular theological line". The reading level of the OEB "[corresponds] roughly to the NEB/REB or NRSV", that is, High School reading level.[2] The OEB's initial release was in August 2010,[3] although a preview of the Book of Mark was released in March 2010.[4]Copyright Status
The Open English Bible's copyright is held by Russell Allen, its author. It has been released under public domain[5] with modified versions distributed under a different name.[2] The OEB has been described as an "open source" translation.[6]
The OEB is distributed online using BibleWebApp.com software[7] at http://openenglishbible.org/read/. It is also available in "simple html" and plain text versions.[5]
References
- ^ OEB on Freely Given.Org
- ^ a b Open English Bible FAQ
- ^ Open English Bible Initial Release
- ^ Open English Bible on New and Interesting Bibles and Versions
- ^ a b Open English Bible home page
- ^ Open content licensing and the NET Bible
- ^ Open Scriptures: CC Licenced New Testament
Notes
- ^ "corresponding roughly to the NEB/REB or NRSV"
External links
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