Complete Jewish Bible

An edition of the Complete Jewish Bible offering the complete biblical text in a carefully formatted and accessible presentation for personal reading, study, and devotion.

History & Background

The Complete Jewish Bible was translated by David H. Stern and published in 1998. It presents both the Tanakh and New Testament in a Jewish cultural context, restoring Hebrew names, terms, and idioms throughout. Designed to help Jewish and Christian readers understand the Jewishness of Scripture, it is widely used in Messianic communities.

Canon Proximity Rating

Canon Proximity7.0 / 10 — High

Contains all 66 books using Hebrew names and cultural context; different book arrangement from standard Protestant canon.

Rating Scale

9–10: Formally equivalent, 66 books

7–8: Dynamic equiv., 66 books

5–6: Includes Apocrypha

1–4: Major departures / additions