Who Is This For?
Best For:
Byzantine text advocates, those wanting formal ASV-style translation with Majority Text readings, Apocrypha study.
Not Ideal For:
Modern readers, those preferring critical text, casual Bible reading.
Strengths & Limitations
✓ Strengths of the ASVBT
- Byzantine/Majority Text readings
- Formal, literal translation
- No copyright restrictions
- Includes deuterocanonical books
- Based on respected ASV
✗ Limitations to Consider
- Archaic language
- One-person adaptation
- Limited audience
- Byzantine text not universally preferred
Overview
The American Standard Version Byzantine Text is an adaptation of the 1901 American Standard Version updated to reflect the Byzantine Majority Text for the New Testament. Created by Adam Boyd, it retains the formal, accurate style of the ASV while incorporating readings from the Byzantine manuscript tradition.
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Notable Features of the ASVBT
- Byzantine text basis for NT
- Includes Apocrypha
- Public domain
- Formal ASV style retained
- Archaic English dialect
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the American Standard Version Byzantine Text?
The American Standard Version Byzantine Text is an adaptation of the 1901 American Standard Version updated to reflect the Byzantine Majority Text for the New Testament. Created by Adam Boyd, it retains the formal, accurate style of the ASV while incorporating readings from the Byzantine manuscript tradition.
How can I read the ASVBT Bible online?
You can read and search the American Standard Version Byzantine Text online for free at Acts1 Family. Use our Bible search tool to find any verse, chapter, or keyword in the ASVBT translation.
When was the ASVBT Bible published?
The American Standard Version Byzantine Text was first published in 2021. It is classified as a Formal Equivalence translation with a 11th Grade reading level.
Who should use the ASVBT Bible?
Byzantine text advocates, those wanting formal ASV-style translation with Majority Text readings, Apocrypha study.
How does the ASVBT compare to other Bible translations?
The American Standard Version Byzantine Text (ASVBT) is a Formal Equivalence translation. Compare it with other versions like the KJV, ASV, or NIV using our Bible comparison tools to find the best translation for your needs.
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Start ReadingHistory
Complete History of the ASVBT Translation
Before creating his original Byzantine Text Version translation, Adam Boyd adapted the public domain American Standard Version to reflect the Byzantine Greek text. The New Testament text was updated to follow Byzantine readings, while maintaining the vocabulary and style of the ASV.
This edition also includes the Apocrypha, with texts adapted from the English Revised Version and, for 3 & 4 Maccabees and Psalm 151, from Brenton's Septuagint translation. The adaptation was dedicated to the public domain in 2021, making it freely available for any use.
Translators
Meet the 1 Key Translators and Contributors
Adam Boyd
Editor/Adapter
A Wycliffe Bible translator living in Papua New Guinea with his family. He has produced several translations and editions based on the Byzantine text tradition.
Textual Basis
Manuscript Sources and Translation Methodology
Old Testament follows the ASV (Masoretic Text). New Testament adapted to follow the Robinson-Pierpont Byzantine Majority Text. Includes Apocrypha from ERV and Brenton's Septuagint.
Reception
Scholarly Praise
"This edition combines the literal accuracy of the ASV with readings from the Byzantine manuscript tradition, offering an alternative to the Alexandrian-based critical text."
— Byzantine Text Advocates, ASV Byzantine Text Edition (2024) [source]
Scholarly Concerns
Most modern textual scholars favor the critical text (Alexandrian) over the Byzantine, viewing the latter as containing later harmonizations and expansions.
— Textual Critics, Byzantine vs Critical Text (2024) [source]
Revision History
View 1 Major Revisions and Updates
- 2021 Initial release and dedication to public domain.
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