4 NASB 1977

 4. Giant Print Handy Size Reprint NASB 1977 Edition. 2011. AMG Publishers. 2304 pages.

First sentence: In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Start date: January 21, 2025

End date: May 5, 2025

I have read the NASB 1977 many times. Often many times per year. Since receiving it as a birthday gift in 2018, I believe, I've read it over and over again. Not always this physical copy, but, the translation itself. I was indecisive this time around with what physical copy I was reading. I read some in the Thompson Chain Reference (1977 edition); I read some in the Open Bible (1977 edition); I read some in this Giant Print Handy Size (1977 edition); I read some in a pew bible (1977 edition). So this 'review' is more about gushing about the translation than any one particular edition. Most editions--except the pew Bible--are red letter. Most are double column. 

I absolutely love this translation. It reads beautifully. It retains a classical, traditional literary style. It still has thees and thous. It is easier to understand than the King James Version, yet, it still has a strong traditional, elegant vibe. 

© Becky Laney of Operation Actually Read Bible