The New Testament: A Translation

David Bentley Hart's New Testament translation, first published in 2017, is a "remarkable feat" that aims to render the original Greek texts faithfully, free of doctrine and theology, and to awaken readers to the uncanniness that often lies hidden beneath doctrinal layers. He challenges readers to imagine a God who reigned on high, appearing in the form of a slave and dying as a criminal, only to be raised up and revealed as the Lord of all things.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 648 pages
Publication date: 06 May 2023
Publisher: Yale University Press

The second edition of David Bentley Harts critically acclaimed New Testament translation, first published in 2017, has garnered widespread praise and recognition as a remarkable feat. This revised edition, which includes a powerful new preface and over a thousand changes to the text, remains steadfast in its purpose: to present the original Greek texts faithfully, devoid of doctrine and theology, and to awaken readers to the often-overlooked uncanny aspects that lie beneath the layers of doctrinal interpretation.

Through his daring translation, characterized by its raw and unfinished quality, Hart offers a conceptual world that is vastly different from our own. He paints a vivid picture of a universe where celestial spiritual potentates of questionable character occupy the heavens, angels rule the nations of the earth as local gods, demons prowl the empty spaces, and the entire cosmos is perceived as either an eternal divine order or a darkened prison house. He challenges readers to reimagine this world anew, envisioning a God who appears in the form of a slave and dies as a criminal, only to be raised up and revealed as the Lord of all things.

This second edition of David Bentley Harts New Testament translation is a testament to his dedication to scholarship and his commitment to presenting the Bible in its purest form. It offers a fresh perspective on the text, inviting readers to engage with it on a deeper level and to discover the profound insights and mysteries that lie within its pages. Whether one is a scholar, a layperson, or simply someone seeking a deeper understanding of the Bible, this translation is a valuable resource that will enrich and inspire.

Dimension: 235 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780300265705
Edition number: 2 Revised edition