New Testament Transline: A Literal Translation in Outline Format [Hardcover]

Michael Magill (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2002

A literal translation of the New Testament in outline format, giving a precise meaning of the Greek text.

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Get More Out of the Bible--Whether or Not You Know Greek!

The New Testament TransLine is more than a full-fledged translation of the Greek New Testament. It is a translation in an outline form: a transline. Its unique format brings you closer to the original Greek text than even the most literal word-for-word English translations, allowing you access to the eye-opening nuances of biblical Greek. This remarkable volume requires no knowledge of Greek; however, those familiar with Greek will find this book to be an invaluable aid for using and mastering the language.

If your Bible studies include a parallel Bible, a concordance or word study dictionary, the Amplified Bible, or an interlinear Bible, then the New Testament TransLine may well become your favorite reading Bible and study tool. Its features include: * Greater faithfulness to the words and form of the original Greek text than any translation in prose format * A clear visual display of the flow of thought of the New Testament writers * Introductory overviews of each New Testament book using the words of its author * Copious, page-by-page notes covering various aspects of translation and interpretation, including textual variations in the Greek manuscripts behind the NIV, NRSV, NASB, and NKJV translations * A summary of all major interpretations on any controversial passage of the New Testament * Goodrick-Kohlenberger numbers for each Greek word in the notes, allowing swift access to the growing body of reference tools using the GK system

About the Author

Michael Magill graduated Valedictorian with a B.A. in Bible from Biola University. He earned an M.Div. in New Testament from Talbot School of Theology, and received the Robert N. Oliver Award in Systematic Theology. He taught Greek at Biola University and Logos Bible Institute.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1056 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company (November 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310228034
• ISBN-13: 978-0310228035
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.6 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #848,942 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Michael Magill graduated Valedictorian with a B.A. in Bible from Biola University. He earned an M.Div. in New Testament from Talbot School of Theology, and received the Robert N. Oliver Award in Systematic Theology. He taught Greek at Biola University and Logos Bible Institute. He is author of the New Testament TransLine: A Literal Translation In Outline Format (2002),and Disciples' Literal New Testament: Serving Modern Disciples By More Fully Reflecting the Writing Style of the Ancient Disciples (2011).

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars New Testament Transline, December 7, 2002

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Edward Berry (Brodhead, Kentucky United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: New Testament Transline: A Literal Translation in Outline Format (Hardcover)

This is the best NT out yet.The text follows the greek text as close as possible in english.The flow of thought of the greek comes out very nicely in the outline format as well as greek idoms and exspressions of thought.The notes on facing page(all right pages)are excellant.This NT is an excellant work and for those of us who have a working knowledge of NT greek,it will help you to read the greek NT.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Study Resource, September 16, 2003

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SLS (Phoenix, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: New Testament Transline: A Literal Translation in Outline Format (Hardcover)

After perusing the New Testament Transline all I can say is--"WOW!" Being a teacher and perpetual student of New Testament Greek, I am amazed at just how well-done this resource is. It so closely parallels the New Testament Greek, and yet is not unintelligible for English readers. And the commentary notes and concise word studies (drawing from BGAD and Lidell and Scott) are truly outstanding. The author does a good job of providing a variety of interpretations without allowing his own biases to come to the surface. No grinding the proverbial "theological ax" here. And the fact that so many of the words provide links utilizing the GK numbering system makes further and more comprehensive study possible for the enthusiast. All of this makes this resource a "must" for any pastor, teacher, or just anyone who wants to do the kind of indepth, deep-down study that lovers of God's word love to do. I give this resource not merely a "5" but a "10" star rating.

The only way it could possibly be improved is if they could do a parallel format including the Greek text. I hope Zondervan will consider doing that. Kudos to author Michael Magill for a truly outstanding work!!!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great referee!, July 28, 2003

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ken_diercouff "[e-mail]" (Colorado Springs, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: New Testament Transline: A Literal Translation in Outline Format (Hardcover)

The TransLine is absolutely excellent. The text is fresh and fairly easy to read, even though it is a literal rendering (read the Intro to understand the translation specifics). One could actually use the text as a primary translation; the wording and sentence structure is modern. (However, due to the literal nature, some of the tenses seem strange.) The notes are necessary to fully understand the text and options chosen.

The translator notes are concise but helpful. They express little in the way of unneeded bias and fairly delineate various interpretive options. I find the freedom from denominational bias to be refreshing.

The outline form can be distractive at times, but does help to break down the flow of the author's arguments.

I will use this book extensively to prepare Bible studies or in my own study. It is a little bulky to carry around, but that's a small price to pay. If you read the Bible a lot, you'll need the TransLine. Five stars!