The Clear Word Manuscript Collection preserves the working manuscripts of Dr. Jack J. Blanco, professor emeritus and former dean of the School of Religion at Southern Adventist University. The collection documents the development of his well-known Bible paraphrase.
Blanco began working on The Clear Word in 1984 while serving at Southern. What began as a personal devotional practice—paraphrasing Scripture to deepen his understanding and connection with God—eventually grew into a complete paraphrase of the Bible. He began with the New Testament, completing all 27 books over three years, and continued with the Old Testament, which he completed seven years later. The Clear Word was published in 1994.
The manuscripts in this collection offer a unique look at Blanco’s writing process and the development of a work that became an important part of his legacy at Southern. Additional information about his life and legacy can be found in this Adventist Review article.
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26: Ezekiel Manuscript
Jack J. Blanco
This handwritten manuscript of Ezekiel is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word Bible, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.
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27: Daniel Manuscript
Jack J. Blanco
This handwritten manuscript of Daniel is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word Bible, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.
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28: Hosea Manuscript
Jack J. Blanco
This handwritten manuscript of Hosea is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word Bible, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.
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29: Joel Manuscript
Jack J. Blanco
This handwritten manuscript of Joel is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word Bible, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.
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30: Amos Manuscript
Jack J. Blanco
This handwritten manuscript of Amos is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word Bible, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.
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31: Obadiah Manuscript
Jack J. Blanco
This handwritten manuscript of Obadiah is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word Bible, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.
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32: Jonah Manuscript
Jack J. Blanco
This handwritten manuscript of Jonah is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word Bible, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.
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33: Micah Manuscript
Jack J. Blanco
This handwritten manuscript of Micah is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word Bible, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.
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34: Nahum Manuscript
Jack J. Blanco
This handwritten manuscript of Nahum is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word Bible, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.
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35: Habakkuk Manuscript
Jack J. Blanco
This handwritten manuscript of Habakkuk is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word Bible, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.
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36: Zephaniah Manuscript
Jack J. Blanco
This handwritten manuscript of Zephaniah is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word Bible, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.
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37: Haggai Manuscript
Jack J. Blanco
This handwritten manuscript of Haggai is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word Bible, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.
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38: Zechariah Manuscript
Jack J. Blanco
This handwritten manuscript of Zechariah is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word Bible, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.
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39: Malachi Manuscript
Jack J. Blanco
This handwritten manuscript of Malachi is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word Bible, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.
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40: Matthew Manuscript
Jack J. Blanco
This handwritten manuscript of Matthew is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word Bible, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.
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41: Mark Manuscript
Jack J. Blanco
This handwritten manuscript of Mark is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word Bible, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.
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42: Luke Manuscript
Jack J. Blanco
This handwritten manuscript of Luke is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word Bible, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.
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43: John Manuscript
Jack J. Blanco
This handwritten manuscript of John is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word Bible, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.
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44: Acts Manuscript
Jack J. Blanco
This handwritten manuscript of Acts is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word Bible, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.
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45: Romans Manuscript
Jack J. Blanco
This handwritten manuscript of Romans is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word Bible, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.
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46: I Corinthians Manuscript
Jack J. Blanco
This handwritten manuscript of I Corinthians is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word Bible, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.
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47: II Corinthians Manuscript
Jack J. Blanco
This handwritten manuscript of II Corinthians is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word Bible, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.
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48: Galatians Manuscript
Jack J. Blanco
This handwritten manuscript of Galatians is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word Bible, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.
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49: Ephesians Manuscript
Jack J. Blanco
This handwritten manuscript of Ephesians is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word Bible, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.
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50: Philippians Manuscript
JAck J. Blanco
This handwritten manuscript of Philippians is part of the original biblical paraphrase manuscript that later became The Clear Word Bible, authored by Dr. Jack J. Blanco.