The New English Bible new testament 1961 Oxford Press ix  X Very good vintage condition.
The New English Bible: New Testament, published in 1961 jointly by Oxford University Press and Cambridge University Press, represents the historic first stage of the monumental modern English translation. Translated directly from the best available Greek texts rather than relying on traditional historical revisions, this landmark edition aimed for absolute clarity and contemporary idiom.

Acquire a foundational piece of modern biblical translation history with this 1961 printing of The New English Bible: New Testament, published by Oxford University Press. Issued with Roman numeral pagination (ix, X) in its preliminary sections, this volume captures the initial, eagerly anticipated release that stunned and captivated the English-speaking religious world upon its debut. Crafted by leading British scholars, it translates the Greek text into direct, natural, and vigorous modern English prose while maintaining profound reverence. Presented in very good vintage condition, this classic volume is a wonderful addition for collectors of mid-century theology, vintage book design, and modern literary translations.