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First Nations Version, Bonded Leather - by  Terry Wildman (Leather Bound) - 1 of 1

First Nations Version, Bonded Leather - by Terry Wildman (Leather Bound)

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  • OVER 100,000 COPIES SOLDAcademy of Parish Clergy Reference Book of the Year"This remarkable retelling offers plenty of rewards and will especially pique those open to a novel interpretation of the religious text.
  • About the Author: Terry M. Wildman (Ojibwe and Yaqui) is the lead translator, general editor, and project manager of the First Nations Version.
  • 512 Pages
  • Religion, Other English Translations

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About the Book



The First Nations Version (FNV) recounts the Creator's Story--the Christian Scriptures--following the tradition of Native storytellers' oral cultures. While remaining faithful to the original language of the New Testament, the FNV is a dynamic equivalence translation that captures the simplicity, clarity, and beauty of Native storytellers in English.



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OVER 100,000 COPIES SOLD

Academy of Parish Clergy Reference Book of the Year

"This remarkable retelling offers plenty of rewards and will especially pique those open to a novel interpretation of the religious text." --Publishers Weekly Starred Review

A New Testament in English by Native North Americans for Native North Americans and All English-Speaking Peoples

Many First Nations tribes communicate with the cultural and linguistic thought patterns found in their original tongues. The First Nations Version (FNV) recounts the Creator's Story--the Christian Scriptures--following the tradition of Native storytellers' oral cultures. Thisway of speaking, with its simple yet profound beauty and rich cultural idioms, still resonates in the hearts of First Nations people.

The FNV is a dynamic equivalence translation of the New Testament that captures the simplicity, clarity, andbeauty of Native storytellers in English, while remaining faithful to the original language of the Bible. The culmination of a rigorous five-year translation process, this new Bible translation is a collaboration between organizations like OneBook and Wycliffe Associates, Indigenous North Americans from over twenty-five different tribes, and a translation council that consisted of twelve Native North American elders, pastors, young adults, and men and women from different tribes and diverse geographic locations. All readers will experience the Scriptures in a fresh and new way.

Read these sample passages to get a taste of what you'll find inside:

  • "The Great Spirit loves all creation so deeply that he gave his Son--the only Son who represents him fully. All who trust in him and his way will not come to a bad end but will share in the life of the world to come that never fades away, filled with beauty and harmony." John 3:16
  • Love is patient and kind. Love is never jealous. It does not brag or boast. It is not puffed up or big-headed. Love does not act in shameful ways, nor does it care only about itself. It is not hot-headed, nor does it keep track of wrongs done to it. Love is not happy with lies and injustice, but truth makes its heart glad. Love keeps walking even when carrying a heavy load. Love keeps trusting, never loses hope, and stands firm in hard times. The road of love has no end." 1 Corinthians 13:4-8



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"I've often wondered what it might look like if Jesus incarnated within another culture. Jesus, a first-century Jewish teacher in a corner of Rome's empire, lived, died, and rose as a human being within a specific time and place. What I love aboutthe First Nations Version is how it translates this gospel story into a language of another context: First Nations! So get swept away into the story of the Great Spirit as he invites us to the blessing way of the good road. Read this beautiful retelling of the Scriptures that is not only beneficial for First Nations communities but for all who desire to allow the Great Spirit to transform their imaginations!"

--Kurt Willems, pastor and author of Echoing Hope: How the Humanity of Jesus Redeems our Pain

"Reading the First Nations Version of the New Testament is like listening to a wise elder pass down ancient teachings. Its oral cadences give the Scriptures new room to breathe. While contemporary translations focus on updating language in a modern mode, the FNV recaptures the sense of tradition that binds faithful readers to our past and to the story that tells us who we are. It is a good gift to everyone who walks the Jesus Way."

--L. Daniel Hawk, professor of Old Testamentand Hebrew at Ashland Theological Seminary

"The First Nations Version (FNV) has quickly become a go-to resource for Native InterVarsity across the nation. We are using it in our small group Bible studies, and it is influencing the words we choose when we invite students to the full life that Creator Sets Free (Jesus) offers. The word choices of the FNV not only resonate with Native students but are also offering a fresh hearing of Scripture for non-Natives. For example, when we talk about sin, defenses and blinders go up immediately.But when the FNV talks about 'bad hearts' and 'broken ways, ' people can see that in themselves and others. I would recommend the FNV to any Native person who wants to learn more about Jesus and any non-Native person who longs to be able to read Scripture with new eyes."

--Megan Murdock Krischke, national director, Native InterVarsity

"While Wildman recasts the New Testament in a distinctly Indigenous image, he remains faithful to evangelical interpretations of Christian scripture, typified in the many italicized explanations that appear throughout and are meant to add 'reasonably implied' clarifications and cultural notes, such as explication on ancient festivals like the Pentecost. This remarkable retelling offers plenty of rewards and will especially pique those open to a novel interpretation of the religious text."

--Publishers Weekly starred review, August 2021



About the Author



Terry M. Wildman (Ojibwe and Yaqui) is the lead translator, general editor, and project manager of the First Nations Version. He serves as the director of spiritual growth and leadership development for Native InterVarsity. He is also thefounder of Rain Ministries and has previously served as a pastor and worship leader. He and his wife, Darlene, live in Arizona.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.2 Inches (H) x 6.5 Inches (W) x 1.6 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.75 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 512
Genre: Religion
Sub-Genre: Other English Translations
Publisher: IVP
Theme: New Testament & Portions
Format: Leather Bound
Author: Terry Wildman
Language: English
Street Date: August 12, 2025
TCIN: 1004984002
UPC: 9781514012703
Item Number (DPCI): 247-14-9386
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: Who is the author of the First Nations Version?

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Q: How does this version differ from traditional translations?

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Q: What is the intended audience for this translation?

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Q: What is the main theme of the First Nations Version?

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  • A: The main theme is recounting the Creator's Story through the lens of Native storytelling traditions.

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Q: What cultural significance does this version hold?

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