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Messianic Jewish Publishers Complete Jewish Bible - Hardcover

Why is this Bible different from all other Bibles? Because it is the only English version fully Jewish in style and presentation. It includes Dr. Stern's new version of the Tanakh ("Old Testament") and his highly acclaimed Jewish New Testament.

The Complete Jewish Bible:

  • Follows the Hebrew Bible order of the Tanakh's books the order with which Yeshua (Jesus) was familiar
  • Makes no separation between "Old" and "New" Testaments
  • Corrects mistranslations in the New Testament resulting from anti-Jewish theological bias
  • Offers the original Hebrew names for people, places, and concepts, using easy-to-read English transliterations
  • Focuses on Messianic prophecy
  • Gives the traditional weekly and holiday synagogue readings, plus relevant readings from the B'rit Hadashah (New Testament)
  • Reconnects Christians with their Jewish roots and the Jewish people
  • Connects Jews with the Jewishness of Messiah Yeshua and Messianic faith
Other Features of this Bible include: a comprehensive introduction, a pronouncing explanatory glossary, a reverse glossary and special maps to aid Bible understanding.

The complete Jewish Bible shows that the Word of God, from Genesis to Revelation is a unified Jewish book meant for everyone--Jew and non-Jew alike.

1631 pages (including maps & other helps), in hardcover.

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Review 1 for Complete Jewish Bible - Hardcover
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Date:March 9, 2012
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dragonfire777
Location:Wisconsin
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There are definate translation difference. Not drastic but interesting. The only thing wrong with it is text size. Smaller than usual book size.
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Review 2 for Complete Jewish Bible - Hardcover
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Great and accurate translation

Date:February 10, 2012
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Sandi
Location:Savannah, GA
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This is the best, easiest read, and I believe the most accurate translation available. Anyone who studies the meanings of Hebrew words will find that this version has the correct translation without having to dig. Everyone should have one!
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Review 3 for Complete Jewish Bible - Hardcover
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Date:January 4, 2012
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gj70
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I purchased this Bible for my own Bible study. It is beautifully done, and it provides information that really aids in understanding the scriptures.
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Review 4 for Complete Jewish Bible - Hardcover
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This Bible is great for Hebrew perspective.

Date:December 28, 2011
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Ewhitaker
Location:Anderson, IN
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I have recently started studying the Bible from the Hebrew perspective. This Bible is a great resource for that.
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Review 5 for Complete Jewish Bible - Hardcover
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Excellent!

Date:November 11, 2011
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Hopeful
Location:New York
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This bible helps you understand more deeply many idioms and customs of the times enriching your understanding of the Word of God.
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Review 6 for Complete Jewish Bible - Hardcover
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Date:October 25, 2011
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Peanut
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Happy to add this bible to my library to learn in an easy manner more about the Jewish scriptures.
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Review 7 for Complete Jewish Bible - Hardcover
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Complete Jewish Bible

Date:August 17, 2011
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MaryRaguetMinistries
Location:Randleman, NC
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Puts a different view and perspective from a Jewish point of view-also makes you learn in Hebrew the names of people-great
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Review 8 for Complete Jewish Bible - Hardcover
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Date:June 29, 2011
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Mimi
Location:Lebanon, PA
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I have had a copy of this Bible for about 10 years and use it as a Bbible Study Teacher. It gives another perspective to consider along with the more popular translations.
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Review 9 for Complete Jewish Bible - Hardcover
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Date:June 29, 2011
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Kanithia
Location:Wylie, TX
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I ordered the CJB because I had given mine to my grandson. After searching the web, I found that ChristianBook.com had the best price. I was also amazed at the shipping time! I ordered it before one Shabbat and received it before the next Shabbat. Thank you so much!
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Review 10 for Complete Jewish Bible - Hardcover
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Date:May 31, 2011
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Karen Caridi
Location:PA
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We have a friend who showed us the Jewish New Testament from the same author, and this is even better. We purchased one for him and he was really pleased.
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Review 11 for Complete Jewish Bible - Hardcover
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This Bible is exciting to read

Date:May 26, 2011
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ALEX
Location:Texas
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For me the Complete Jewish Bible helps connect my Christian faith with the Jewish faith. We are one in so many important ways, yet there some times seems to be such a wide separation. This Bible helps bridge that gap for me.
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Review 12 for Complete Jewish Bible - Hardcover
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Absolutely the best translation

Date:November 26, 2010
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lacharlie
Location:Baton Rouge, La.
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I've used this Bible for years. So much in fact that I ran out of room to put my personal notes and had to purchase a large print version to use for my home studies. I've found this particular Bible to have the best translation I've found and I own about 40 different Bibles. If you are serious about your Bible studies, than this is the version to own. Not only will you learn a bit of Hebrew, but the translation is so easy to understand. When the KJV is a bit confusing you can rely on this Bible to clear it up. Matter fact I love it so much I gave a copy to my Pastor and now he uses it all the time. : )
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Review 13 for Complete Jewish Bible - Hardcover
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This needs to be read with caution, if at all!

Date:November 25, 2010
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Stewy
Age:18-24
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I am all for learning about Jewish roots to better understand scripture, but it needs to be understood that Jesus "came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him" (John 1:11). Many gentile Christians falsely think that Messianic Jews have a better grasp of the scriptures simply b/c of their Jewishness. The truth is that some Jewish Christians still try to find there identity in their Jewishness instead of Christ. This is a huge mistake that leads to major theological errors. The author of this book sadly falls under this category. One such blatant error taught by this book is that Jewish Christians 'should' keep the dietary Laws or "Kashrut". The author does not submit to scripture (Jesus in Mark 7:19, Peter's Vision in Acts 10, Paul writing to the Galatians, and many more places). He tries to explain these passages away by appealing to a "Jewish understanding", but Jesus continually showed most Jewish understanding to be flawed. It is the spirit that leads into all truth (John 16:13), not Jewish roots or any other. This kind of thinking is what keeps the church so separated. The church is suppose to be made up of believers from all nations, whether Jewish, Greek, Chinese, etc. "There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." (Galatians 3:28) The Jews are in the same boat as the gentile; and the gentile is in the same boat as the Jews.
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Review 14 for Complete Jewish Bible - Hardcover
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Date:November 23, 2010
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Jewish Jason
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Easy to read. Great insight. I love hearing the Hebrew names!
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Review 15 for Complete Jewish Bible - Hardcover
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Good resource

Date:October 28, 2010
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JStine
Location:West Virginia
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This Bible is a breath of fresh air for devotional reading. I enjoy reading the Hebrew prayers that have been added. It can be used for Messianic services and is invaluable to anyone observing the Feasts. Reading this Bible will change your perspective on Christianity/Messianic Judaism.
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Review 16 for Complete Jewish Bible - Hardcover
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Date:September 25, 2010
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David Dale
I have been teaching for a few years now from a Messianic point of view and have found that David Stern's translation of the Word in the Complete Jewish Bible extremely helpful. He does not omit any passages as some of the other bibles do nor does he try to put words in "italics" when they are difficult to translate. I have found he sticks to a rigid interpretation from the original Greek and especially the Hebrerw.A good bible to read and study from.David Dale.
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Review 17 for Complete Jewish Bible - Hardcover
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Date:September 17, 2010
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Peggy Raines
It will take some getting used to, but I find it very interesting. I need to get to know it a little better.
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Review 18 for Complete Jewish Bible - Hardcover
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Date:June 17, 2010
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Rev. Lola Glenney
Excellent for being able to understand the Hebrew perspective without having to know the language.
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Review 19 for Complete Jewish Bible - Hardcover
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Date:June 1, 2010
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SKS
I am very happy with the Bible. It is a great reference Bible to have along with Torah studies. It is more accurate then many of the newer New Testament translations. It should be a must to any Biblical library.
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Review 20 for Complete Jewish Bible - Hardcover
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Date:April 7, 2010
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Clementine Cuppen
I bought three copies of this Bible, one for myself and two for my daughters. We absolutely love reading this CJB next to out NASB and NIV Bibles because it speaks to our hearts as if we are there, brings clarity and 'aha!'moments and connects us better with Jesus. Also easy to read while completely correct in translation. It's wonderful!
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