Momentum Growing for TNIV
For those keeping track of translations
released since the beginning of the new millennium, two points are
with noting. First, the Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB),
another translation recommended by this blog, has completely
dropped out of the top ten list for the first time since it entered
the rankings in 2004. Second, strictly for sake of comparison, the
English Standard Version (ESV), now ranked #5, took about three and
a half years to crack the top ten compared with less than two years
for the TNIV. It may also be worth noting that the New American
Standard Bible (NASB) now has one of the lowest rankings I can
remember seeing.
The CBA rankings, while significant, do not paint the entire
picture of Bibles sold. They do not include non-member stores,
including large retail chains and Amazon.com. The CBA rankings are
probably best described as Bibles that a large number of
evangelicals purchase in actual stores.
Congratulations to Zondervan, the International Bible Society and
the TNIV Committee on Bible Translation for the new ranking that
demonstrates the growing acceptance of this very accurate and
readable translation.