The Gospels: A Lawyer's Translation from the Original Greek with Introductions by Dr Brendan Devitt

Malcolm Bishop QC has produced a new translation of the Gospels in clear, readable English, bringing to life Jesus's message for our troubled world. The four gospels are stylistically different, with Matthew emphasizing Jesus's Jewish roots, Mark focusing on his teaching, healing, and exorcism, Luke showing how the message climaxed in Jerusalem, and John delving into the mystery of Christ. This translation is relevant today and allows us to hear Jesus's compelling voice.

Format: Hardback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 28 August 2022
Publisher: Troubador Publishing

Malcolm Bishop QC, a renowned British lawyer, has skillfully employed his advocacy abilities to deliver a groundbreaking new translation of the Gospels, presenting them in clear and accessible English. This remarkable work unveils the profound power and timeliness of Jesus' message, offering solace and guidance to our troubled world.

The four gospels exhibit distinct stylistic variations: Matthew emphasizes Jesus' Jewish heritage, while Mark highlights his teaching, healing, and exorcism. In Luke, the reader gains insight into how the message of Christ, initially rooted in Galilee, reached its climax in Jerusalem, where Jesus underwent his crucifixion and resurrection. John, conversely, takes us on a more introspective journey, delving into the mystery of Christ, particularly emphasizing his dual nature as both human and divine.

Through this fresh and lively translation (based on the original Greek), Malcolm Bishop QC brings forth a message that remains as relevant today as it was two thousand years ago. "This fresh and vivid translation, crafted with the skills of a legal advocate, enables us in our day to hear the compelling voice of Jesus," affirms Rev. Canon Professor Paul S. Fiddes FBA, Professor of Systematic Theology at the University of Oxford.

Weight: 744g
Dimension: 138 x 205 x 43 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803132358