New International Version (NIV) Bibles
The New International Version is an English translation of the Bible first published in 1978 by Biblica. The NIV was created as a modern translation, by Bible scholars using the earliest and highest quality source manuscripts available, into broadly understood modern English.
Originally published: 1973
Date: 1978
Authorship: Biblica (formerly International Bible Society)
Reading level: 7.8
Abbreviation: NIV
Religious affiliation: Evangelical