Published over 21 years ago, the NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION has become the world's best-selling contemporary Bible translation. More than 100 scholars worked for 15 years to complete it. Their main concern is that the NIV is faithful to the original languages while producing a clear, beautifully written and dignified translation suitable for private and public use. Tenniel Evans has enjoyed success in the professional theatre and was a founder member of the acclaimed Actor's Company. His voice is well-known to radio listeners from the long-running comedy programme 'The Navy Lark'. Tenniel is ordained as a non-stipendary minister in the Anglican church.