Richard Francis Weymouth

Richard Francis Weymouth
Richard Francis Weymouth (1822-1902) was an English philologist and translator best known for his influential translation of the New Testament. His translation, titled "The New Testament in Modern Speech," aimed to render the text into more contemporary English for better understanding by modern readers. Weymouth's work was notable for its scholarly accuracy and accessibility, making it a significant contribution to biblical studies in the late 19th century.

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PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION The Translation of the New Testament here offered to English-speaking Christians is a bona fide translation made directly from the Greek, and is in no sense a revision. The plan adopted has been the following. 1. An earnest endeavour has been made (based upon more than sixty years' study of both the Greek and English languages, besides much further familiarity gained... more...






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