The Gospels / translated by Sarah Ruden.
"Destined to become a definitive edition, an eminently readable new translation of the Gospels from one of today's most respected exponents of ancient literature, allowing readers from all walks of life to appreciate these important texts with fresh eyes and renewed understanding. In this remarkable new translation of the Gospels, Sarah Ruden treats the books of Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John with unprecedented precision, uniquely concentrating on the original words and sensitively reflecting on their historical and literary context, to give us the most accessible version of the text available to date. Stripping away the accretions of later theology and pedantry that cover standard English editions of the Bible, this masterful translation presents each Gospel as a narrative that can be read clear through and understood on its own terms. In her skillful and illuminating introduction, Ruden explains where the Gospels came from, how their forms evolved, and how they set about revolutionizing world thought. Succinct yet illuminating footnotes and a discursive glossary explain the many word choices that depart from the traditional ones. The result is a striking and persuasive reappraisal of the "good news" of the Gospels. An extraordinary feat of scholarship and understanding, Sarah Ruden's welcoming new translation is a ground on which a great variety of readers can meet, forming the basis for new debate, discussion, and inspiration for years to come"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780399592942
- ISBN: 0399592946
- Physical Description: pages cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Modern Library, 2021.
Content descriptions
Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- A discursive glossary of unfamiliar word choices in English -- Unfamiliar transliterations of important proper names in the Greek text -- The good news according to Markos -- The good news according to Maththaios -- The good news according to Loukas -- The good news according to Ioannes. |
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Subject: | Christianity. Gospels. |
Available copies
- 6 of 6 copies available at SPARK Libraries.
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- 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library | 226 RUD (Text) | 37268003099348 | AHMFL Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - |
Cambria County Library | 226.052 R915g (Text) | 85131001792879 | CACM Non-Fiction | Available | - |
Gettysburg Library | 226.052 GOSPELS (Text)
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Donald R. Heiges Named Endowment, 2021
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35740635715378 | Nonfiction | Available | - |
Reading Public Library RPL - Main | 226.052 Rud (Text) | 33223009023390 | Non-fiction | Available | - |
Wernersville Public Library | 226.052 GOS (Text) | 33249023993532 | Non-fiction | Available | - |
Easton Main Library | 226 R915g (Text) | 31901004486942 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |