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The NRSV Bible Betrayal You’ve Been Missing All Your Life: What Critics Don’t Want You to Know For over a century, the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Bible has been widely celebrated in churches—not just for its scholarly precision, but for its commitment to modern language and universal accessibility. But beneath its polished surface lies a deeper controversy: many readers and theologians argue that the NRSV represents a theological and textual betrayal that has subtly reshaped Christian understanding—often without the reader’s awareness. ### What Is the NRSV? The NRSV is a critical edition and translation of the Christian Bible published by Oxford University Press, first released in 1989. It is praised for updating archaic language, employing consistent scholarly standards, and offering a fresh rendering of scripture for modern readers. While rooted in advanced textual criticism, the NRSV departs from traditional language that many have associated with orthodoxy and reverence.