Lexham English Bible: Printed Copies?

I don't know if they've made any plans to, but they haven't thus far. They have done print editions on rare occasions in the past, e.g., Steven Runge's Discourse Grammar of the Greek New Testament. Actually, that was published by Hendrickson, so maybe they'd have to partner with a print-based publisher to do it. But I agree they should do a print edition of the LEB. Hard cover. I think it would make a great pew Bible!

Perera, what do You think as an Anabaptist about the Lexham English Bible version? (Another question while I'm at it: was the Anabaptist and Mennonite Studies Collection (16 vols.) originally rolled out in CP? (Just worried that I missed it back then, have put in pre-pub order on Sept. 24. 2012.))

I too would love a printed copy of the Lexham English Bible because right at the moment, while trying to get through seminary, I am working at a job in which they do not allow you to bring any electronics whatsoever, and if you are caught with any, they fire you, no questions asked.

Unix living in celibacy said:

Perera, what do You think as an Anabaptist about the Lexham English Bible version? (Another question while I'm at it: was the Anabaptist and Mennonite Studies Collection (16 vols.) originally rolled out in CP? (Just worried that I missed it back then, have put in pre-pub order on Sept. 24. 2012.))

Hi Unix, I didn't notice your question to me about this until just now. Sorry about that.

I didn't grow up Anabaptist so I'm pretty progressive-evangelical in my preferences for Bible translations. I like the TNIV best, personally. I am most familiar with the NIV84 but I like the changes that were made for the TNIV so I'm using that as my preferred Bible now ( two of my professors at Regent were on the translation committee, and I trust their faithfulness to the original languages and to the Spirit's leading). At my Mennonite church we use the NRSV which is OK. I don't know whether being Anabaptist influences one's choice of Bible translation. I'd have to ask some of my Anabaptist/Mennonite friends who might have thought through that more than I have. I'm not very familiar with the Lexham English Bible yet.

No, the Anabaptist and Mennonite Studies Collection was not originally in CP as far as I know. Those are all recently published books, and such are not normally offered for sale in CP. What was in CP was the Classic Anabaptist and Mennonite History Collection (19 vols.), which I got for $20.

If you are interested in Anabaptist studies, you might also be interested in the John Howard Yoder Collection (12 vols.). I've pre-ordered that. I wish it had his most well-known work The Politics of Jesus. I'm not sure why that's not included. But it still looks like some good stuff. It's shipping later this month.

Brian A Phillips said:

 

I'm considering printing and binding it myself for my own personal use (I believe the license is fairly liberal in this regard).  

Has anyone else done that?  

I remember I did that but NT only on the NASB spanish version (LBLA).  The purpose was to have a wide margin to insert notes.  I put it in a binder, but then it was too cumbersome to be carrying it around (after notes, sermon outline inserts, charts, etc.).  Then, alas! I decided to get an iPad and use the note files on Logos and now that's how I do my notes on key verses of the Bible.  I just wish the word processor on the note files was more versatile to be able to outline in the same way you do Word documents.  But hey, you can try it, it's gonna be a lot of paper though.

Blessings!

DAL

I too would be interest in a printed LEB. I'd like one with the think paper and leathery binding though (like my other bibles), which they won't do at lulu.com

Hello Mark,

Are you able to share your MS Word version of the Lexham English Bible?

Thanks,

Bob

Bump. I know this thread is old, but I was wondering if there was any update on an official dead tree copy from Faithlife. I found a statement saying, "We're working on a print edition," but I believe that has been there for a while. http://lexhamenglishbible.com/license/ 

Did you ever get the Word document? I would love it as well as I've tried to do it myself but would greatly appreciate it if someone can share it! – tophpreston@gmail.com

Mark Barnes said:

I just download the ePub version and used Calibre to convert it to HTML, and then imported that into Microsoft Word. At 6"x9" without footnotes (standard trade book), it comes in at 1,050 pages. Even in letter size with two or three columns it's 589 pages. You could get that printed and bound at lulu.com for $21 plus shipping.

Mark,

Out of curiousity... why did you go from ePub to HTML to docx?  I know Calibre can go straight to docx but maybe that option wasn't available at that time?

I will keep this thread alive.
I have been looking for a new Bible and the LEB is exactly what I have been praying for. I would absolutely love to have this in print version. The clarity it provides is found to be liberating. Using “Yahweh” in countless places brings a level of personality and closeness that I have found lacking in other translations over the decades. The LEB also drives home the reality of the divine council worldview, which I feel has been largely missed at a cost to the life of the church and her mission that has been given to her. The LEB is a missing component in the larger meta-narrative that I believe is missing in our communication of the Gospel. It is what the world is hungry for today. The Grand Narrative is not being clearly communicated. The LEB is a crucial missing component…in my humble opinion. To not have it available for people to read in their hands seems a little short sighted as to its importance today.