WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE NEW HOLMAN CHRISTIAN STANDARD BIBLE

"I have been a Christian for 17 years. I own almost all of the different translations of the English Bible...I am grateful for the HCSB...There is a real need to preserve the literal translations...I can't hardly wait for the complete Old and New Testament."

Sam, Salesman
Fayetteville, Arkansas

“The HCSB New Testament is the closest thing I've found to the way I would translate it. “

David, Math Professor
Buffalo, New York

"I am enjoying reading the HCSB daily."

Michael, History Professor
Cleveland, Georgia

"I just wanted to let you guys know that we are excited about the HCSB project and can't wait for the entire translation to hit the shelves!"

Aaron, Construction Manager
Fort Collins, Colorado

"I am excited about your new translation... It seems to blend the strengths of the NAS95 and the NIV. Good job!"

John, Outreach and Mission Worker
Clinton, Mississippi

"I've been reading the HCSB over the past several months and have been greatly impressed by its accuracy and readability. I really think your translators and editors have done a great job!"

Rick, Pastor
Galion, Ohio

"Holman is really on to something with this translation. Verb tenses are truly rendered, paraphrasing is limited, yet the language is contemporary.... The HCSB proves that a translation can effectively communicate with today's reader without compromising the accuracy of the text. Bravo."

Charles, Attorney
Middlesboro, Kentucky

"Thank you all for a FANTASTIC translation. The HCSB is a dream come true, a Bible that has word for word accuracy but uses the full beauty of today's English. I have read and used many translations in the past, but not any more. All I have to have is one, the HCSB."

Ed, Licensed Practical Nurse
Brodhead, Kentucky

"Thank you for bringing this translation to reality! The strongest likelihood is that I will use this translation in my personal/preaching/teaching ministry upon its completion."

Keith, Pastor
St. Mary’s, Georgia

"I am a United Methodist pastor and have been very impressed with the HCSB New Testament…"

Keith, Pastor
Dawson, PA

"I am very pleased to have discovered the Holman Christian Standard Bible. It is without doubt the finest translation."

Mark, Social Worker
Johnson City, Tennessee

"I am a Sunday School teacher at our church in Puyallup, Washington, and I LOVE the HCSB!"

Scott, Shuttle Driver
Puyallup, Washington

"I can't wait for the whole Bible to come out! The New Testament I have is a paperback, and it's starting to fall apart - from use, not from cheap manufacture."

Vicki, Homeschooling Mom
Anaheim, California

"I have recently discovered the New Testament for your Holman Christian Standard Bible, and am exceptionally pleased with it. Its scholarship and clarity are without parallel."

Timothy, Minister of Students
Woodruff, South Carolina

"Great Translation! Keep up the good work and finish ASAP!! It's the one I want to use and promote!"

David, Business Analyst
Portland, Oregon

"In the short time I've been using the HSCB, I have found that it's fresh, accurate, and clear. I can't wait to see the whole HCSB Bible in print."

Joshua, Student
Norfolk, Virginia

“I received the HCSB Airman's New Testament with Psalms and Proverbs as a wonderful Christmas present this year. It is a wonderful bible that I can keep with me all the time. It fits perfectly in my uniform pocket, so no matter where I am I can use it.”

John, Medical Logistics Manager
Montgomery, Alabama

“I have thoroughly benefited from using the HCSB New Testament in class…I am thankful for your desire to publish a translation that sticks true to the original languages.”

Rick, High School Bible Teacher
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

“I’m looking forward to using the HCSB from the pulpit.”

Bob, Pastor
Rockville, Maryland

"I have enjoyed the HCSB very much the last two years. Its clarity and easy to read style make it even more of a pleasure to study God's Word every day."

Michael, Small Engine Mechanics Instructor
Clintwood, Virginia

"I commend your company for opting for a fresh & readable but still literal translation of the Holy Scriptures. The HCSB will definitely fill a gap for readers of contemporary translations."

Mark, Lutheran Pastor
Toowoomba, Australia

“The translators combined the accuracy of the NASB and the readability of the NLT. I compared the HCSB with numerous word studies from the original (languages) and compared readings with my Greek NT and was very impressed with this translation.”

Gary, School Teacher
Charlotte, Michigan