The Sacred Scriptures Bethel Edition
Subtitle: Bible
Publisher: Assemblies of Yahweh
Published: 1981
Place of publication: Pennsylvania, Bethel Pa
Subjects: Scripture; Assemblies of Yahweh; Divine name translation
Genres: Bible
Description: Considered by the Assemblies of Yahweh to be one of “best Bibles ever put in to print”, the Sacred Scriptures Bethel Edition has earned its title as a “Divine name translation”, a term used only to describe a handful of Bible’s that are distinguished for their reputation. Translator Jacob O. Meyer has been commended for the translation. It also uses the Hebraic forms such as Elohim (l-rd), Yahweh (g-d) and Yahshua (J-sus). The Bible has had over seven editions since their inauguration in 1981, and most, if not all members of the Assemblies of Yahweh have at least one copy. The Bible is unique because unlike the Jerusalem Bible (1966) produced by the Catholics, the Name Yahweh is not limited to the Old Testament only. It has been suggested that this helps the reader to comprehend that Yahweh exists forever, and is not one limited to any Testament or age.
Notes: The SSBE contains a fascinating preface of six pages describing the history, language and the Sacred Name (Yahweh) of the Bible. It concludes with a section devoted to a pure vocabulary – words that should be avoided and others that should be used by True Worshippers. The recent leather back Bible editions commencing 2007 were particularly beautiful.
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