BIBLE TRANSLATION HISTORY • 2011
Common English Bible CEB
Who made it?
A large ecumenical team of scholars and church readers.
Why was it made?
To produce a readable translation at a broad reading level for churches and public use.
How did it develop?
The CEB was completed in 2011 after work by scholars from numerous denominations and faith communities, with attention to both scholarship and readability.
What source texts did it use?
Modern critical biblical texts