Fair condition: cover has some wear; pages have some wear and staining; pages are unmarked.
The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, translated by Ronald Knox, is a Catholic version of the New Testament. It was commissioned by the Catholic Church to provide a contemporary English translation of the scriptures, making them more accessible to modern readers.
Commissioning: Knox was commissioned by the Catholic hierarchies of England and Wales in 1936 to undertake this translation.
Publication: The New Testament was first published in 1944, with the complete Bible, including the Old Testament, following in subsequent years.
Source Text: The translation is based on the Latin Vulgate, which is the traditional Latin version of the Bible.
Language Style: Knox's translation employs idiomatic English, aiming for clarity and readability while maintaining the essence of the original texts.
This translation was intended to complement existing versions, such as the Douay-Rheims Bible, rather than replace them. It reflects a scholarly approach to scripture, making it suitable for both personal reading and liturgical use within the Catholic Church.
