Audio New American Standard Bible: NASB 2020 Old Testament: Holy Bible

Disappointing as it is very old edition back to 1971; less useful.

For Bible Study and for just enjoying the Word. Very Easy to read and not all messed up lime some easy to read translations are. Time will tell how good but so far I really lim,e it. Expensive a bit though.

I reviewed several different Biblical translations before settling on the New American Standard version. This version does a really good job of doing a close translation of the original text and making it understandable to the modern reader. I struggled through the King James Version for years before realizing I didn't have to struggle through cryptic syntax to understand the meaning of the bible. The maps in this bible are fantastic also. There is a map of Jesus' major teaching sites mentioned in the text as well as Paul's journeys and several other important happenings.

I had been sentimentally attached to a NIV Thinline, but wanted a literal translation. I had a copy of the ESV and had read the NKJV, but they were a little too flowery and poetic, when I wanted one that just cut to the chase. Then I found the NASB. I had been reading it for a while on a computer and decided to purchase one. It is thin and though I haven't had it long, durable. The cross references are great! The only thing I don't like is how the NASB renders Song of Solomon, but you should compare translations.As far as the NASB goes: I love it!As far as the different editions of the NASB: This one is GREAT!!!

Pros:1) It is the NASB, which is an outstanding translation.2) It is compact, and fits neatly into a clove compartment, a backpack, or overnight bag.3) The use of red-letters for the words of Christ is helpful.4) The cross-references are good.5) The cover seems like it will hold up for many years, and it is comfortable in my hands.6) The binding is flexible enough that this Bible opens and rests on my legs during a sermon or reading session.Cons:1) The inside covers are already beginning to peel back. My son has the same Bible and experienced the same problem. Better glue is needed here.Overall, and excellent Bible that I will highly recommend, and gladly purchase again.