New Testament in Modern English (J.B. Phillips Version)
June 15, 2007
The New Testament in Modern English is a much-loved translation created by John B. Phillips, an English clergyman. This translation was written in the style of modern speech for the period and is often seen as the first modern paraphrase of the text. Because of this, Phillips’ version is frequently used for objective reading in schools. First released in 1955, this New Testament was edited and re-released in 1961 and 1972.
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