- Paperback
- Publisher: Kevin Mayhew Ltd (26 Jan 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 184417493X
- ISBN-13: 978-1844174935
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 16.8 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 346,397 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Book Description
We are very excited about this book and feel it is crucially important and has huge potential. Many of the Bible translations in the English language usually have an element of style and uniformity imposed on them, which is defined by a particular agenda. This could be to amplify the text in order to explain word meanings, to paraphrase it, to produce smooth-reading, to use a limited vocabulary for easy reading, or to produce a translation in more modern English, etc. Nicholas King’s translation is highly unusual and innovative. His aim has been to keep as close as possible to the original Greek in every way, including grammatical errors and idiomatic peculiarities. As a consequence, his text is at times startling, exceptionally fresh and stimulating, and because of this it is possible to gain exciting new insights. Sometimes passages which have become ‘tired’ because they are so familiar to us, have been so frequently quoted and favoured, or heard so often in church, jump out with renewed vigour and meaning. This translation is infused with a raw power.
It is exceptionally useful for individual or group study as it is accompanied by a running commentary and very accessible notes which explore the teaching, personalities and purposes of the New Testament writers. The notes after each chapter end with a question to help draw out various themes to provoke thought or discussion, frequently relating these to relevant issues for Christians today. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
About the Author
Nicholas King is a lecturer at Oxford University. He is a well-respected New Testament scholar and has been working on this ground-breaking translation from the original Greek for the past few years. He is currently working on a translation of the Old Testament, and last year wrote a Lent resource for us, Thirsting for God.
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Nicholas King, in this version, tries to render a version of the New Testament that is as close to the original Greek and Hebrew text as he could manage. I was advised about a number of versions of the Bible whilst on a local Alpha course, and was intrigued about this version but was unsure of whether or not I would enjoy reading the Bible as a book, having only dipped into it during church services. I really wanted to read the New Testament as it was originally written and this version allowed me to do just that.
Nicholas King has, in this version, removed the majority of the verse numbering from the text – only numbering sections, not individual lines – allowing the reader to immerse himself into the text without being interrupted by numbers. Nicholas King’s interesting interjections interspersed into the text allows the reader to analyse the sections, should the reader wish to; alternatively the reader may pass over these texts and continue reading the scripture without interruption.
Overall this is a very refreshing alternative translation to the multitude of Bibles written in modern English. The style is eminently readable, whilst remaining close to the original text; each gospel and letter retaining its original style and rhythm. I would recommend this translation to anybody who is approaching the Bible for the first time, or for a seasoned reader who is trying to find new interpretation, or direction from which they wish to approach it.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a very interesting NT especially if you know at least some Greek! I don't think it could or should be your main NT but as a supplement to another translation it is excellent. The notes are generally helpful, much better than many 'study' bibles.
To correct/clarify one of the other reviews: his initial translation was done at hight speed but time was later spent correcting this.
To correct/clarify one of the other reviews: his initial translation was done at hight speed but time was later spent correcting this.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I already possess a normal-sized paberback copy of Nick King's excellent translation of the New Testament, and was ordering a second copy for a friend. I hadn't realised when ordering that this is reduced size, so the print is tiny. I expect the dimensions of the book were in the description somewhere, but I just assumed they would be the same as the normal-sized paperback I already own. Luckily my friend has good eyesight, so didn't mind. But it was a surprise. Small format might even be an advantage, say if you wanted to take the book back-packing or something.
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