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CEB

Common English Bible with Apocrypha

Common English Bible

First published 2011

TranslationCEB
PublisherCommon English Bible
First Published2011
Canon Proximity6.0 / 10 — Moderate
CEB

Common English Bible with Apocrypha

The Common English Bible offers a contemporary, inclusive translation accessible to a wide range of readers, including the deuterocanonical books. Written at a 7th-grade reading level by over 120 scholars, it serves ecumenical and mainline Christian communities.

History & Background

The CEB was completed in 2011 by a team of over 120 scholars from 22 denominations, sponsored by major mainline Protestant publishers. It prioritizes clear, natural American English with gender-accurate language and is one of the few Protestant-sponsored translations to include the Apocrypha/deuterocanonical books alongside the standard 66 books.

Canon Proximity Rating

Canon Proximity6.0 / 10 — Moderate

This edition includes the deuterocanonical/Apocrypha books beyond the 66-book Protestant canon. The base 66-book translation is solid but inclusion of additional books reduces the Protestant canon score.

Rating Scale

9–10: Formally equivalent, 66 books
7–8: Dynamic equiv., 66 books
5–6: Includes Apocrypha
1–4: Major departures / additions