The Elberfelder Bible 1905 is a German translation that follows the wording of the biblical source texts closely. This edition includes 66 books of the Old and New Testaments.
Language and style
The unrevised edition preserves the language of the older Elberfelder translation. Its precise wording lends itself to close reading and verse comparison, though some expressions may feel unfamiliar to modern readers.
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