The New English Bible: New Testament

This hardcover edition of The New English Bible: New Testament is in very good condition. The cover shows minimal signs of wear, with slight rubbing at the corners. The binding is tight, and the pages are clean and free of inscriptions or markings. There is no dust jacket included.

The New English Bible: New Testament, published by Oxford University Press and Cambridge University Press in 1961, represents a significant scholarly effort to provide a modern English translation of the New Testament. This particular copy is the twelfth printing, released in May 1962. It is a hardcover edition, notable for its clean, uncluttered design and durable binding, which has preserved the text well over the years. The translation was a collaborative effort involving multiple denominations, aiming to present the biblical text in contemporary English while maintaining fidelity to the original manuscripts. This edition does not come with a dust jacket, and it is in very good condition, with minimal wear evident on the cover and pages. While not a first edition, its status as an early printing still holds value for collectors and scholars interested in biblical translations and religious studies.