Evolution of the Word vs The One Year Chronological Bible NIV: Which Should You Read?

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Evolution of the Word Marcus J. Borg · 2012 ★★★★☆ 3.9 593 pages · ≈ 10 h 59 m · Challenging

Analyzes the New Testament chronologically through each book of the Bible, detailing how the core values of Christianity took shape and developed over time.

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The One Year Chronological Bible NIV Tyndale House Publishers · 2013 ★★★★☆ 4.0 1632 pages · ≈ 30 h 13 m · Moderate

"The entire text of the New International Version in 365 daily readings arranged in the order the events actually occurred"--Cover

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The verdict

Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
Evolution of the Word is the quickest read — about 10 hours vs 30 for The One Year Chronological Bible NIV.
The One Year Chronological Bible NIV has the widest readership — 109 ratings behind its score.

How to choose

Want a one-evening read? Evolution of the Word ≈ 10h vs 30h for The One Year Chronological Bible NIV New to the genre? The One Year Chronological Bible NIV Moderate vs Challenging for Evolution of the Word

Scores by source

	Evolution of the Word	The One Year Chronological Bible NIV
Hardcover	4.0 (2)	5.0 (1)
Google Books	5.0 (1)	—
Apple Books	—	4.0 (109)

Reception

	Evolution of the Word	The One Year Chronological Bible NIV
Ratings	2	109
Editions	2	1
Pages	593	1632

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