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245 04 The Gospels /|ca new translation by Sarah Ruden. 
250    First edition. 
264  1 New York :|bModern Library,|c[2021] 
300    lxviii, 333 pages ;|c22 cm 
336    text|btxt|2rdacontent 
337    unmediated|bn|2rdamedia 
338    volume|bnc|2rdacarrier 
520    "Destined to become a definitive edition, an eminently 
       readable new translation of the Gospels from one of 
       today's most respected exponents of ancient literature, 
       allowing readers from all walks of life to appreciate 
       these important texts with fresh eyes and renewed 
       understanding. In this remarkable new translation of the 
       Gospels, Sarah Ruden treats the books of Mark, Matthew, 
       Luke, and John with unprecedented precision, uniquely 
       concentrating on the original words and sensitively 
       reflecting on their historical and literary context, to 
       give us the most accessible version of the text available 
       to date. Stripping away the accretions of later theology 
       and pedantry that cover standard English editions of the 
       Bible, this masterful translation presents each Gospel as 
       a narrative that can be read clear through and understood 
       on its own terms. In her skillful and illuminating 
       introduction, Ruden explains where the Gospels came from, 
       how their forms evolved, and how they set about 
       revolutionizing world thought. Succinct yet illuminating 
       footnotes and a discursive glossary explain the many word 
       choices that depart from the traditional ones. The result 
       is a striking and persuasive reappraisal of the "good 
       news" of the Gospels. An extraordinary feat of scholarship
       and understanding, Sarah Ruden's welcoming new translation
       is a ground on which a great variety of readers can meet, 
       forming the basis for new debate, discussion, and 
       inspiration for years to come"--|cProvided by publisher. 
650  0 Christianity. 
650  0 Gospels. 
700 1  Ruden, Sarah,|etranslator. 
730 0  Bible.|pGospels.|lEnglish.|sRuden.|f2021.