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First Nations Version

An Indigenous Translation of the New Testament

by Terry M Wildman

  • Hardback
  • 512 pages
  • Publisher: Intervarsity Press (IVP USA)
  • 15.2 x 22.9 x 2 cm

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For anyone seeking a fresh Bible perspective.

Offers a Native American lens on the New Testament.

Brings the Bible alive with Native cultural richness.

The First Nations Version of the New Testament presents the Scriptures in a culturally resonant and beautifully expressive way, inviting readers into a deeper understanding of the Christian message through Native American storytelling traditions.
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A New Testament in English by Native North Americans for Native North Americans and All English-Speaking Peoples

Many First Nations tribes communicate with the cultural and linguistic thought patterns found in their original tongues. The First Nations Version (FNV) recounts the Creator's Story--the Christian Scriptures--following the tradition of Native storytellers' oral cultures. This way of speaking, with its simple yet profound beauty and rich cultural idioms, still resonates in the hearts of First Nations people.

The FNV is a dynamic equivalence translation of the New Testament that captures the simplicity, clarity, and beauty of Native storytellers in English, while remaining faithful to the original language of the Bible. The culmination of a rigorous five-year translation process, this new Bible translation is a collaboration between organizations like OneBook and Wycliffe Associates, Indigenous North Americans from over twenty-five different tribes, and a translation council that consisted of twelve Native North American elders, pastors, young adults, and men and women from different tribes and diverse geographic locations. Whether you are Native or not, you will experience the Scriptures in a fresh and new way.

Read these sample passages to get a taste of what you'll find inside:

"The Great Spirit loves this world of human beings so deeply he gave us his Son--the only Son who fully represents him. All who trust in him and his way will not come to a bad end, but will have the life of the world to come that never fades--full of beauty and harmony. Creator did not send his Son to decide against the people of this world, but to set them free from the worthless ways of the world." John 3:16-17

"Love is patient and kind. Love is never jealous. It does not brag or boast. It is not puffed up or big-headed. Love does not act in shameful ways, nor does it care only about itself. It is not hot-headed, nor does it keep track of wrongs done to it. Love is not happy with lies and injustice, but truth makes its heart glad. Love keeps walking even when carrying a heavy load. Love keeps trusting, never loses hope, and stands firm in hard times. The road of love has no end." 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

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  • Author

    Terry M Wildman

  • Book Format

    Hardcover

  • Publisher

    Intervarsity Press (IVP USA)

  • Published

    September 2021

  • Weight

    540g

  • Page Count

    512

  • Dimensions

    15.2 x 22.9 x 2 cm

  • ISBN

    9780830813599

  • ISBN-10

    0830813594

  • Eden Code

    5521795

Featured in

Introduction to the First Nations Version

Prologue

Gift from Creator Tells the Good Story (Matthew)

War Club Tells the Good Story (Mark)

Shining Light Tells the Good Story (Luke)

He Shows Goodwill Tells the Good Story (John)

The Good Story Continues (Acts)

Small Man to the Sacred Family in Village of Iron (Romans)

First Letter of Small Man to the Sacred Family in Village of Pleasure (1 Corinthians)

Second Letter of Small Man to the Sacred Family in Village of Pleasure (2 Corinthians)

Small Man to the Sacred Families in Land of Pale Skins (Galatians)

Small Man to the Sacred Family in Village of Desire (Ephesians)

Small Man to the Sacred Family in Village of Horses (Philippians)

Small Man to the Sacred Family in Village of Giants (Colossians)

First Letter of Small Man to the Sacred Family in Village of False Victory (1 Thessalonians)

Second Letter of Small Man to the Sacred Family in Village of False Victory (2 Thessalonians)

First Letter from Small Man to He Gives Honor (1 Timothy)

Second Letter from Small Man to He Gives Honor (2 Timothy)

Small Man to Big Man (Titus)

Small Man to He Shows Kindness (Philemon)

To the People of the Tribes of Wrestles with Creator (Hebrews)

He Leads the Way to the Scattered Tribes (James)

First Letter from Stands on the Rock (1 Peter)

Second Letter from Stands on the Rock (2 Peter)

First Letter from He Shows Goodwill (1 John)

Second Letter from He Shows Goodwill (2 John)

Third Letter from He Shows Goodwill (3 John)

Strong of Heart (Jude)

Book of the Great Revealing (Revelation)

Glossary of Biblical Terms

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