Holman Christian

Standard Bible

Holman Christian Standard Bible® and HCSB®

The text of the Holman Christian Standard Bible may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic, or audio) up to and inclusive of two hundred fifty (250) verses without the written permission of the publisher, provided that the verses quoted do not account for more than 20 percent of the work in which they are quoted, and provided that a complete book of the Bible is not quoted.

1. When the HCSB is quoted, one of the following credit lines must appear on the copyright page or title page of the work:

Scripture quotations marked HCSB are taken from the Holman Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Holman Christian Standard Bible®, Holman CSB®, and HCSB® are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers.

Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holman Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Holman Christian Standard Bible®, HCSB®, and Holman CSB® are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers.

2. As a general rule, follow the naming standards set by B & H Publishing Group when referring to the translation. The preferred form for most uses is HCSB. Use the Abbreviation HCSB when indicating Scripture references.

3. The Abbreviation HCSB is to be used when citing Scripture references. In products where the Holman Christian Standard Bible is the primary translation, use of the Abbreviation HCSB is not needed in the reference. The format for Scripture references in general text is:

Products with multiple translations:

“After looking around at them all, He told him, ‘Stretch out your hand.’ He did so, and his hand was restored” (Lk 6:10, HCSB).

Products with the HCSB as the only or primary translation:

“After looking around at them all, He told him, ‘Stretch out your hand.’ He did so, and his hand was restored” (Lk 6:10).

4. Use of the registered trademark symbol ® in running text or with Scripture references is not necessary when the symbol appears in the masthead, copyright page, or title page information.

5. Use of the registered trademark symbol ® is only necessary on the first mention of the Holman Christian Standard Bible or HCSB in promotional copy (ads, brochures, catalogs, flyers, posters, etc.) or other running text separate from a product.

Introduction to the Holman Christian Standard Bible®

The Bible is God’s written revelation to man. It is the only book that gives us entirely accurate and authenticated information about God, man’s need, and God’s provision for that need. It provides us with guidance for life and tells us how to receive eternal life. The Bible can do these things because it is God’s inspired Word, inerrant in the original manuscripts.

The Bible describes God’s dealings with the ancient Jewish people and the early Christian church. It tells us ...