The New Testament in Modern Speech [Hardcover]

Richard Francis Weymouth (Translator)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0227675509 | ISBN-13: 978-0227675502 | Publication Date: November 26, 1987

Dr Weymouth's deservedly popular translation of the New Testament into everyday English was first published in 1902, and has been in print through numerous editions ever since, with millions of copies sold. It is in no sense a revision of previous versions, but an original translation from the Greek. Dr Weyland's aim has been to discover how the inspired writers themselves would have expressed their thoughts and described the events of the Gospels had they been writing in the 20th century. In doing so, he has succeeded in rendering the New Testament into dignified, modern English without ecclesiastical or doctrinal bias, making it accessible to Christians of all denominations.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This translation swings open unsuspected doors into the truth of the New Testament." Norman Vincent Peale "I regard Weymouth's New Testament in Modern Speech as an invaluable aid to the understanding of the New Testament. It should be in every man's library. For the preacher it is indispensable." Ernest F. Tittle "Dr Weymouth brings to light many priceless gems and delicate shades of meaning." The Defender "It is deeply inspiring." The Living Church

About the Author

Dr Richard Francis Weymouth M.A., D.Litt. was born in 1822. He was a Fellow of University College London, and was sometime headmaster of Mill Hill School. He also edited The Resultant Greek Testament. He died in 1902, and his New Testament in Modern Speech was published posthumously.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 460 pages
• Publisher: Lutterworth Press (November 26, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0227675509
• ISBN-13: 978-0227675502
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 3.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,154,510 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Caution! Different Hardback, March 19, 2005

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Todd (California) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The New Testament in Modern Speech (Hardcover)

I really liked what I had heard of this translation, the portions I had seen, so I bought the hardback version here on amazon. The other reviewer seems to be referring to a totally different edition. I do not think they should be linked as the same bible only being differnt in binding here on amazon, because if the other reviewer is accurate concerning the other edition, it sounds very different from this one.

This hardback edition (light blue with red writing on cover as seen in advertised picture space) has a size of about 5.75' X 3.5' inches. Yes, it's tiny, and on the inside flap it is called a "Pocket edition".

It also seems that this edition is different from the original Weymouth or something. One of the reasons I bought it is because of the translation I had read from it of Romans 5:17 which I originally read as, "For if, through the transgression of the one individual, Death made use of the one individual to seize the sovereignty, all the more shall those who receive God's overflowing grace and gift of righteousness reign as kings in Life through the one individual, Jesus Christ."

However, in this version Romans 5:17 reads, "For if, through the transgression of one, death entered on his reign by means of one man, all the more shall those who receive God's overflowing grace and gift of righteousness reign in life through the One- Jesus Christ."

Which translation is correct? Did Weymouth ever update his translation? Regardless, it seems clear that this version is quite different and I am disappointed with it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Review Three, December 1, 2009

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This review is from: The New Testament in Modern Speech (Hardcover)

When I finally received this little book, I was extremely disappointed! I had expected this to be a much larger book with much larger print!

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it, but NOT from Copeland Publications..........., March 8, 2006

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Brian Green - See all my reviews

This review is from: The New Testament in Modern Speech (Hardcover)

The Weymouth NT is excellent, and is probably the most accurate NT rendered into understandable English, and I would highly recommend it to anyone serious about accuracy in bible study.

However, a warning: There is an edition put out by Kenneth Copeland Publications which has been altered from the original edition put out by Weymouth. In Matthew 25:46, Weymouth CORRECTLY renders it as "Punishment of The AGES" (caps mine), whereas Copeland shamefully inserts "eternal punishment" into his edition. This is altering the original koine Greek meaning of "kolasin aionion". SHAME on Copeland Publications for doing such a thing. DO NOT PURCHASE this edition from Copeland Publishing. It is NOT the correct version.