Experience the New Testament Afresh in Scot McKnight's Bold Translation

Typical translations of the New Testament make the biblical text as accessible as possible by using the language of our own day. At times this masks thedistance between the New Testament text and modern readers. Scripture continues to speak to us but it speaks as an ancient text to the modern world.

New Testament scholar Scot McKnight offers a translation of the New Testament with a daring approach to the ancient text. Clever in its expression and at times stunning in its boldness, The Second Testament will challenge readers to experience God's Word anew.

God blesses the beggars in spirit because theirs is Heavens' Empire.

God blesses the grievers because they will be consoled.

God blesses the meek because they will inherit the land.

God blesses the ones hungering and thirsting for the rightness because they will be satisfied. (Matthew 5:3-6)

Features include:



- Complete text of the New Testament

- Brief introductions to each book

- Maps of key locations and events

- Glossary of key terms in the translation

- Full-cloth hardcover with foil stamping



Scot McKnight (PhD, University of Nottingham) is a New Testament scholar known for his work on the historical Jesus, early Christianity, and Christian living. He is a visiting professor at Houston Theological Seminary and Westminster Theological Centre (UK). McKnight has written over ninety books, including a translation of the New Testament called The Second Testament, The Real Mary, and The Blue Parakeet.



Preface



The Gospel of Matthew



The Gospel of Mark



The Gospel of John



The Acts of the Apostles



To the Romans



The First Letter to Corinth



The Second Letter to Corinth



To the Galatians



To the Ephesians



To the Philippians



To the Colossians



The First Letter to the Thessalonians



The Second Letter to the Thessalonians



The First Letter to Timothy



The Second Letter to Timothy



To Titus



To Philemon



To the Hebrews



The Letterof James



The First Letter of Peter



The Second Letter of Peter



The First Letter of John



The Second Letter of John



The Letter of Jude



The Apocalypse of John



Glossary



"Scot McKnight's The Second Testament translation offers surprises and causes us to rethink passages we thought we knew."



"Scot McKnight's translation of the New Testament takes us into the very world of Jesus and the apostles; it breathes the air of antiquity. Rather than try to make the New Testament too familiar, McKnight makes it sound foreign, like a distant land you are hearing about for the first time. The Second Testament is a monumental literary achievement that will enrich and excite readers for generations."



"Translations produced by committees often reflect negotiations—quite often with well-intentioned ambiguity and ecumenical aims. A translation produced by an individual provides additional space for creativity and boldness, and this is precisely what we have with The Second Testament. McKnight's work is a stimulating glimpse into the original Greek and an encouragement to us all to consider our long-held translations. I look forward to the conversations it generates!"



"Startling. Scot McKnight's translation flips and scatters our settled habits of thought about the New Testament. McKnight's striking prose in The Second Testament compels the reader to un-hear and then re-hear Scripture's message. I highly recommend it, because after the shakedown, you'll find that you've encountered God's Word afresh."