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The recovery version of the New Testament is put out by Bibles For America.It was sent to me for free.I am currently reading Acts,and some of what I am reading doesn't seem accurate.It refers to Moses having met an angel,instead of having come face to face with God.
Has anyone else read this translation of The New Testament?.I also sent for the NKJV
Honestly - I would toss that version in the trash. Given its translational biases, one could hardly call it Scripture - so don't feel bad that you're tossing what claims to be a "Bible" in the trash.
The translators are anonymous (never a good sign!) and it has ties to a strange group that was head by someone called Witness Lee. Personally, any translation that still uses the erroneous "Jehovah" rather than "Yahweh" or "YHWH" (when a translation choose to render the Divine Name) shows it's anitquated leanings.
Here is a fairly good review of the translation that highlights many of it's strange translational and doctrinal choices. I think you are right to question whether this translation is reliable. Recovery Version
It appears to me to rank up there with the New World Translation of the Jehovah's Witnesses, in terms of its letting doctrinal views dictate strange, innacurate translations.
Honestly - I would toss that version in the trash. Given its translational biases, one could hardly call it Scripture - so don't feel bad that you're tossing what claims to be a "Bible" in the trash.
The translators are anonymous (never a good sign!) and it has ties to a strange group that was head by someone called Witness Lee. Personally, any translation that still uses the erroneous "Jehovah" rather than "Yahweh" or "YHWH" (when a translation choose to render the Divine Name) shows it's anitquated leanings.
Here is a fairly good review of the translation that highlights many of it's strange translational and doctrinal choices. I think you are right to question whether this translation is reliable. Recovery Version
It appears to me to rank up there with the New World Translation of the Jehovah's Witnesses, in terms of its letting doctrinal views dictate strange, innacurate translations.
Recovery Version Bible: Publisher of Watchman Nee & Witness Lee
I found this.. THE WITNESS LEE MOVEMENT
A disciple of Watchman Nee, Witness Lee founded his assembly movement in Los Angeles some forty-five years ago. Since that time he and his followers have been setting up numerous gatherings throughout the country. Formerly, he was active in China and Taiwan.
A typical feature of all assembly-type movements is their subjection to the domination of their founders. An exception is the open Brethren; their individual assemblies are usually held in line by one or more local leaders. But within the history of assembly leadership, Witness Lee takes precedence in being the autocrat of them all, including Darby. And as for extreme teachings, he has outstripped his mentor.
The large and noisy ruling assembly [circa '70s] from which Lee governs all is titled "The Church in Los Angeles." He maintains that God is present only in the local assemblies--theirs, that is. All others are outside the will and blessing of God. He stresses that Christian "victory" is not gained by teaching, doctrine, or prayer, but by just four words of praise. The assemblies often repeat in unison, either spoken, sung, or shouted: "O Lord, Amen, Hallelujah!"
Lee's method of teaching and control is a definite form of brainwashing. All who join his assemblies are admonished to forget all the doctrine they ever knew, and submit to the ways and teachings of the Leeites. Some disgruntled open [Plymouth] Brethren have gone over to Lee, and because of a resemblance to the Children of God movement, many Jesus People have also joined the ranks.
Recovery Version Bible: Publisher of Watchman Nee & Witness Lee
I found this.. THE WITNESS LEE MOVEMENT
A disciple of Watchman Nee, Witness Lee founded his assembly movement in Los Angeles some forty-five years ago. Since that time he and his followers have been setting up numerous gatherings throughout the country. Formerly, he was active in China and Taiwan.
A typical feature of all assembly-type movements is their subjection to the domination of their founders. An exception is the open Brethren; their individual assemblies are usually held in line by one or more local leaders. But within the history of assembly leadership, Witness Lee takes precedence in being the autocrat of them all, including Darby. And as for extreme teachings, he has outstripped his mentor.
The large and noisy ruling assembly [circa '70s] from which Lee governs all is titled "The Church in Los Angeles." He maintains that God is present only in the local assemblies--theirs, that is. All others are outside the will and blessing of God. He stresses that Christian "victory" is not gained by teaching, doctrine, or prayer, but by just four words of praise. The assemblies often repeat in unison, either spoken, sung, or shouted: "O Lord, Amen, Hallelujah!"
Lee's method of teaching and control is a definite form of brainwashing. All who join his assemblies are admonished to forget all the doctrine they ever knew, and submit to the ways and teachings of the Leeites. Some disgruntled open [Plymouth] Brethren have gone over to Lee, and because of a resemblance to the Children of God movement, many Jesus People have also joined the ranks.
Yep - definitely sounds about right! Another typical cult of charisma, with religious ritual propping it up. I wonder how long it will last, or if Lee has been "canonized" yet to ensure longevity heh heh!
I've always had a certain way of gauging a translation's worthiness: did I get it for free from someone at my door, or at an airport? Is it available at my local bookstore to purchase or order? If the answers to those questions were "yes, yes and no, no" - then reader beware!! Not a guaranteed rule, but I've found it works well in most instances.
Yep - definitely sounds about right! Another typical cult of charisma, with religious ritual propping it up. I wonder how long it will last, or if Lee has been "canonized" yet to ensure longevity heh heh!
I've always had a certain way of gauging a translation's worthiness: did I get it for free from someone at my door, or at an airport? Is it available at my local bookstore to purchase or order? If the answers to those questions were "yes, yes and no, no" - then reader beware!! Not a guaranteed rule, but I've found it works well in most instances.
MAY-BE franny47 is a member of "Watchman Nee"!
MAY-BE it is franny47s way of bringing up "Watchman Nee" as a topic!
I don't know.. I Just Don't Know!
I am amazed that such comments come from Christians, without a proper investiagation, thorough reserach and consideration. The Recovery Version is an accurate version of the bible translated directly from the Greek and Hebrew. The footnotes and cross references are extensive and worthy of much consideration from all genuine seeking Christians. Please be like a Berean (Acts 17.11) and not a traditional Pharisee in your receiving God's word. The passage somebody refers to the Angel of the Lord is Exodus 3;2. This is the same title used in the King James and Darby version.
I am amazed that such comments come from Christians, without a proper investiagation, thorough reserach and consideration. The Recovery Version is an accurate version of the bible translated directly from the Greek and Hebrew. The footnotes and cross references are extensive and worthy of much consideration from all genuine seeking Christians. Please be like a Berean (Acts 17.11) and not a traditional Pharisee in your receiving God's word. The passage somebody refers to the Angel of the Lord is Exodus 3;2. This is the same title used in the King James and Darby version.
MAY-BE franny47 is a member of "Watchman Nee"!
MAY-BE it is franny47s way of bringing up "Watchman Nee" as a topic!
I don't know.. I Just Don't Know!
I started this topic,because I recieved a copy of their new testament for free in the mail.I am a Catholic,although I am considering joining a protestant church.And for your info Dogknox,I am in no way afiliated with Watchman Nee!
The Witness Lee Group is also known as the "Local Church", given their practice of regarding their gathering as the only true church in a municipality.
Watchman Nee was associated with Witness Lee at one time but they parted the ways a long time ago.
I was in a "New-Testament" gathering type of group for 16 years in Southern California and we gathered in a somewhat similar way to the way of Witness Lee's group but absent most of their practices. We had some of our own weird stuff going in what was called, both by us and outsiders, "the Assembly".
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