{"product_id":"2026200015726-secondhand-the-new-english-bible-new-testament","title":"The New English Bible: New Testament","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1961 as a landmark in biblical scholarship, The New English Bible: New Testament represents a monumental collaborative effort by the leading scholars of Britain's major Christian denominations, commissioned to produce a definitive modern English translation directly from the original Greek manuscripts. Moving decisively away from the Elizabethan cadences of the King James Version, this translation renders the words of the Gospels, the Epistles, and the Book of Revelation in clear, contemporary prose — making the foundational texts of Christianity immediately accessible to a modern readership without sacrificing scholarly rigour. The twenty-six books within chronicle the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, the acts of his apostles, and the theological arguments of Saint Paul, presenting the bedrock of Christian doctrine in language that feels urgent and alive.\n\nProduced under the direction of C. H. Dodd, one of the twentieth century's most eminent New Testament scholars, this edition illustrates the intersection of rigorous academic inquiry and living faith. The translation's style is authoritative yet unadorned, stripping away centuries of ecclesiastical tradition to return readers to the raw power of the original texts — a quality that made it both celebrated and controversial upon its release. Whether approached as a spiritual guide, a work of ancient literature, or a historical document of immeasurable cultural significance, this Penguin edition invites the reader to encounter one of the world's most influential texts as though for the very first time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49203251019995,"sku":"2026200015726-SECONDHAND","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/7c461d69-0381-4a1c-a977-c98a981dbaaf.png?v=1788146429","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200015726-secondhand-the-new-english-bible-new-testament","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}