"Here then is a version with much authority behind it, still standing recognisably in the KJV tradition, and making a creditable attempt to satisfy readers who are sensitive to the 'masculine bias' of the English language." Canon A E Harvey

"As a Bible translator myself, familiar with grappling with the problems of translating these revered and ancient texts, I was repeatedly struck by the brilliance of some solutions achieved." Henry Wansborough OSB

The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible is a complete and thorough revision of the Revised Standard Version, long regarded as a basic text for colleges and churches. This clear, modern translation incorporates the latest biblical knowledge, and yet guarantee that readers can understand the text easily and accurately. One significant new feature is the use of common-gender words, instead of masculine ones, where this better conveys the meaning of the ancient texts. The Wide Margin Edition enables readers to make their own notes around the double-column text. For this reason, special care has been taken to print this edition on paper which sustains hand-written notes in ink.