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The Bible à la Colombe

The Bible à la Colombe is a revision of the Segond 1910 translation, published in 1978 by the Alliance Biblique Française. The result of 25 years of work by Belgian, French and Swiss experts, it aims to modernize the language and come closer to the original manuscripts. Highly valued in French-speaking Protestant circles, it takes its name from the dove adorning its cover.

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The Bible à la Colombe

The Bible à la Colombe is a revised version of the Louis Segond translation, published in 1978 by the Alliance Biblique Française. Here are some key points about this version:

Origin: The Bible à la Colombe is a of . The revision work was carried out to modernize the text and make it more faithful to the original manuscripts.
Aim: The main aim was to bring the text closer to the original while removing archaisms and using more contemporary language.
Revision Process: The revision committee was made up of several experts, including theologians, pastors and linguists from Belgium, France and Switzerland. The work lasted about 25 years, from 1952 to 1978.

Presentation: The cover of this version is illustrated with a dove in flight, which gave it its name.
Use: It is especially popular with Protestant readers and is used in many churches and Christian communities.

The Bible à la Colombe was recently updated with a new layout and updated notes to remain relevant and accessible to modern readers.