Experience the New Testament Afresh in Scot McKnight's Bold TranslationTypical translations of the New Testament make the biblical text as accessible as possible by using the language of our own day. At times this masks the distance between the New Testament text and modern readers. Scripture continues to speak to us but it speaks as an ancient text to the modern world.New Testament scholar Scot McKnight offers a translation of the New Testament with a daring approach to the ancient text. Clever in its expression and at times stunning in its boldness, The Second Testament will challenge readers to experience God's Word anew.God blesses the beggars in spirit because theirs is Heavens' Empire.God blesses the grievers because they will be consoled.God blesses the meek because they will inherit the land.God blesses the ones hungering and thirsting for the rightness because they will be satisfied. (Matthew 5:3-6)Features include:- Complete text of the New Testament- Brief introductions to each book- Maps of key locations and events- Glossary of key terms in the translation- Full-cloth hardcover with foil stamping

Scot McKnight (PhD, University of Nottingham) is professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary in Lisle, Illinois. He is the author of many books, including Reading Romans Backwards, Pastor Paul, The King Jesus Gospel, and commentaries on James, Galatians, and Colossians. He is also a general editor of the IVP Dictionary of Paul and His Letters, second edition.

Preface
The Gospel of Matthew
The Gospel of Mark
The Gospel of John
The Acts of the Apostles
To the Romans
The First Letter to Corinth
The Second Letter to Corinth
To the Galatians
To the Ephesians
To the Philippians
To the Colossians
The First Letter to the Thessalonians
The Second Letter to the Thessalonians
The First Letter to Timothy
The Second Letter to Timothy
To Titus
To Philemon
To the Hebrews
The Letter of James
The First Letter of Peter
The Second Letter of Peter
The First Letter of John
The Second Letter of John
The Letter of Jude
The Apocalypse of John
Glossary