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The Unvarnished Gospels by Andy Gaus

The Unvarnished Gospels

Andy Gaus

Shambhala · Paperback · September 12, 1999

This contemporary literary translation of the Gospels will give readers a remarkable new perspective on the Gospels, a feel for them that is very much like the experience of reading the original Greek in all its simplicity and conversational style.

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A contemporary Gospel translation foregrounding simplicity, conversation, and original word meanings.
Genres
Jesus, Gospels & Acts, New Testament Interpretation, NT Commentary: Gospels & Acts
Published
Shambhala, September 12, 1999

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This contemporary literary translation of the Gospels will give readers a remarkable new perspective on the Gospels, a feel for them that is very much like the experience of reading the original Greek in all its simplicity and conversational style. By contrast, other translations interpret the Greek through church dogmas that arose centuries after the original texts.

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In this edition a glossary elucidates the original meanings of key words and compares them with their conventional translations.

Gospel Word Meanings

A contemporary Gospel translation foregrounding simplicity, conversation, and original word meanings.

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  • A conversational rendering of the Gospels
  • A glossary comparing key-word meanings with conventional translations

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  • A contemporary literary translation aiming to echo the original Greek’s simplicity

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Jesus, Gospels & Acts75%
NT Commentary: Gospels & Acts45%
New Testament Interpretation28%

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  • Jesus, Gospels & Acts
Authors
Andy Gaus
Publisher
Shambhala
Published
September 12, 1999
Format
Paperback
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Jesus, Gospels & Acts