easy to understand bibles for autistic adults?

Question

Are there any type of bibles out there that can be easy to not only read, but also to understand for a young adult with asperger's syndrome?

Answer 1

The Message-- it's a paraphrase of the Bible written in everyday english with no verse numbers.

http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/cms_sp?sp=65298&p=1018818

Answer 2

If you mean you can't sit still through church (difficult for anyone), or you prefer a bible with a lower reading level (and therefore moves along faster) than "Thou shalt not sin", try a young adult or children's bible. Some of these have explanations (which can be easily looked over) about what a passage is about, of why they didn't include one. An audio accompaniment might keep you on the same page, is you excuse the pun, and decrease the distractions. And, which might be helpful, there is a musical, Godspell, based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew.

Answer 3

You might try looking into an "easy to read" version like the New Life Version by Barbour Publishing.

Readable and affordable describe The New Life Version of the Bible, now available from Barbour. This unique scripture version, originally designed to reach people who did not speak English as their native language, uses a limited vocabulary of 850 words to simply and clearly share God's truth. For example, the term justified is rendered "made right with God," and blaspheme is rendered "speak against God." Ideal for seekers, new believers, or even mature Christians who want a new perspective on the Bible, The New Life Version provides the complete Old and New Testaments, along with topical studies and other helpful learning tools.

http://www.barbourbooks.com/book/detail/bible-the-new-life-version-2/

Another "easy to read" translation is published by Baker Books. I believe it is just referred to as "Easy To Read"

This translation of the Scriptures was originally prepared to meet the special needs of the deaf community and is also published by Baker under the title English Version for the Deaf. However, due to the expressed interest of those desiring to use the EVD with non-deaf groups, such as children, foreign speakers of English, etc., Baker decided to publish it in a format that makes no reference to its original purpose.

The fact that this version was aimed at the deaf will help to explain its unique characteristics. A person unfamiliar with the problems faced by the deaf in reading standard English may puzzle over some of the special features of this version, such as short sentences, restricted vocabulary, and frequent repetition. He may wonder why certain passages are rendered as they are. He may, however, be assured that, if a particular text seems a bit unusual, the reason behind it most likely has to do with effective communication to the deaf. A constant concern of the translators was to communicate the message of the original in a way that the deaf could readily understand. This resulted in a translation that is quite different from standard English versions but is easily understood, not only by the deaf but by others as well.

http://www.wbtc.com/translation/erv_intro.htm

Other translations that are easier to read are:

Contemporary English Version (CEV)

New Century Version (NCV)

Answer 4

I would suggest trying to get the Bible on audio cassette or CD form. It might be easier.

Answer 5

try a picture Bible, not a lot of reading involved that or get Bible stories on DVD or VHS that might be easier.

Answer 6

"The Living Bible"