Saturday, 18 October 2008

Christian Bible version backronyms

The following 'backronyms' are neither fair nor accurate, merely fun.
  • NIV = Nearly Infallible Version
  • RSV = Really Sound Version
  • NEB = Not Even Biblical
  • The Message = The Most Erroneous Slaughter of Scripture Available that Goes Everywhere
  • HCSB = Hard Core Southern Baptist
I must stress that these in no way reflect my views on the various translations listed.

Update(2): the ultimate (misleading!?) backronym:
  • B.I.B.L.E. (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth)
Apparently a book and lyrics to a Rap compilation. Probably other things too!

Update: For a (lot!) more see: 
https://www.dictionaryofchristianese.com/newly-incorrect-version-extremely-saved-version-and-other-bible-taunts/

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