"Do you have a copy of the new Today's New International Version translation? If so, you are already enjoying a familiar translation in updated, 'gender accurate' form. But if youve heard contradictory statements about the veracity and value of this new work related to the familiar New International Version (NIV), you will welcome this issue's lead article by John Kohlenberger, a member of CBE's board of directors. John has followed the development of the TNIV since the inclusive version of the NIV, published in Great Britain in 1995, was summarily rejected--under pressure--for publication in the U.S. several years ago. John describes the route traveled to publication now of the TNIV, and he provides not only reasons for translation choices, but also many examples comparing most of the translations of recent years. I found the article not only informative, but also immensely helpful. I hope you will too..."