History of the Bible in English By F.F. Bruce A new edition of Professor Bruce's comprehensive and classic study, tracing the story of the translation of the Bible into English, from its beginnings to the present day. ISBN-13: 9780718890315 Specifications: 216x140mm, 284pp, Paperback Price: £19.50 • US$42.50 Publication: February 2003 Order this Title Now

About this Book

The Bible in the English language is among the great achievements of all time, not only as a masterpiece of inspired writing but as a witness to the place of the Scriptures in the life of the English-speaking peoples, and Bruce’s work, recognised for 30 years as the best on its subject, documents its history and shows the impact of some of the translations on the use and development of the English language.

Formerly The English Bible, this comprehensive study of the various English translations of the Bible is again available in paperback. The author traces the story from the earliest partial translations in Saxon times, through Wycliffe, Tyndale and The King James Version, to the publication of such contemporary versions as The New English Bible, The New American Standard Version, The Living Bible, and The Good News Bible.

Authoritative and highly readable, this remains one of the standard works on its subject.

Reviews and Comments

"Professor Bruce’s book provides compulsive reading. Not only is there a hard-hitting but balanced assessment of modern versions, but also the story of versions down the ages. Dr. Bruce continues to be generous in his praise and firm in his criticism."
Catholic Herald

"Acclaimed by scholars as the ‘best account of the history of the English Bible’. We cannot imagine a finer account of this remarkable story. Interest is maintained throughout yet another example of the remarkable scholarship of Professor Bruce. This fine handbook is strongly recommended to all who wish a comprehensive grasp of what lies behind our English Bible."
The Witness

"The story of the English Bible is a fascinating one. No one surpasses F.F. Bruce in telling it with a blend of scholarship and readability."
Baptist Times

"Excellent."
The Expository Times

"Here’s one to treasure. Indispensable. It is the best and most comprehensive book on the English Bible."
Methodist Recorder

"Invaluable. This informative, accurate and eminently readable book can be confidently recommended as the best on its subject."
The Society of Old Testament Study

"F.F. Bruce gives an admirable account of the History of the Bible in English tracing the early history of the Scriptures in English down to the present day."
Welsh Churchman

"An admirable book ,scholarly and reliable, but highly readable, it answer just the questions that users of the Bible are likely to ask, and its comments on the value of the various versions are judicious and helpful."
Reform

"Readable and reliable."
Religious Studies

"One of the best tour guides through the wonderful world of the history of the English Bible."
Bibliotheca Sacra

"The best source for information on the English Bible."
Religious Book Review

"Bruce’s control of his material is admirable. The most readily available trustworthy guide to the subject."
The Living Church

"The classic history of the English Bible. Rarely has such an historical study proved such fascinating reading."
Southwestern Journal of Theology

About the Author

Frederick Fyvie Bruce was educated at the University of Aberdeen, the University of Cambridge, and the University of Vienna. He was Rylands Professor of Biblical Criticism and Exegesis at the University of Manchester and Editor of The Evangelical Quarterly and Palestine Exploration Quarterly.

His other publications include: New Testament History (1969), The Epistles of John (1970), The Message of the New Testament (1972), The Work of Jesus (1979), Paternoster Bible History Atlas (1982), and The Real Jesus (1985).

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