Bible (BBE) 01-02: Genesis & Exodus

The "Bible in Basic English" is a translation of the Bible, specifically the books of Genesis and Exodus, by an American committee. Led by S.H. Hooke, the committee used Basic English, a simplified version of the English language developed by linguist Charles Kay Ogden. Basic English was designed to teach English to non-native speakers and serve as an international auxiliary language. This translation utilizes a vocabulary of approximately 850 English words, making it accessible to those who may be unfamiliar with complex language structures. It offers a straightforward and simplified retelling of the stories found in Genesis and Exodus, making the text more approachable for readers who are new to the original work.