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Title: The second edition is much better for commentary
Review: This Third Edition has a superior print type set and is more appealing to the eyes.The text is still the NRSV, which overall is an excellent translation, with the exception of some inappropriate inclusive language, eg. Proverbs 30:4, which refers directly to a father/son relationship, not parent/child. This rendering totally obfuscates the allusion to the Messiah. Anyway...The Second Edition is the one to get if you have any respect for the sacred text. Dr. Metzger was the editor and it has balanced commentary. At least the Second Edition acknowledges in 1 Cor 6:9 that the term "sodomite" refers to a male homosexual. The Third Edition tries to explain away any reference to homosexuality!!? How PC can you get? I want commentary that respects history and the Biblical Author. I can get PC mush on TV all day long.The only reason the Third Edition gets any stars is for production quality and use of the NRSV.
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