What is J. B. Phillips best known for?

J. B. Phillips is primarily known for his modern English translation of the New Testament, which aimed to make the text more accessible and understandable to contemporary readers.

What is distinctive about J. B. Phillips's writing style?

Phillips's writing style is characterized by its clarity and directness, particularly in his biblical translations, where he sought to convey the original meaning in idiomatic, everyday language.

J. B. Phillips

1906 – 1982

Books: 2
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About

John Bertram Phillips or J. B. Phillips (16 September 1906 – 21 July 1982) was an English Bible translator, author and Anglican clergyman. He is most noted for his The New Testament in Modern English.-Wikipedia

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Christianity Non-Fiction Religion Poetry Spirituality

Also known as

A Translation by J. B. Phillips, J. B. (John Bertram) Phillips, Translated By J. B. Phillips

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Frequently asked questions

J. B. Phillips is primarily known for his modern English translation of the New Testament, which aimed to make the text more accessible and understandable to contemporary readers.
Phillips's writing style is characterized by its clarity and directness, particularly in his biblical translations, where he sought to convey the original meaning in idiomatic, everyday language.