Book Description

The Parallel New Testament compares three popular translations of the Syriac/Peshitta text. Each is very helpful in minimizing confusion when reading and studying the Bible. They also cut through the multiplicity of translations with clarity and simplicity. The reader through these translations each of which was drawn from the original text start to understand the New Testament in English dress. It's called the 'Simple' New Testament presented in three easy to read translations. This is "A Parallel New Testament: Comparing Three Popular Translations in Parallel Columns". The three translations are J. W. Etheridge's "English Translation of the Peschito", James Murdock's "New Testament Translation from the Syriac Peshito" and George Lamsa's "New Testament according to the Eastern Text". Each of these translations was placed beside each other for easy comparison. The word "peschito", "peshito" or "peshitta" means "simple" or "straight-forward". The Etheridge, Murdock and Lamsa translations were made directly from the Syriac text. The Author's footnotes were also included. Immerse yourself in the simple words of Scripture and bring clarity to life through the Parallel New Testament. The features are 1) Three translations in one easy to use volume, 2) Parallel columns for quick, easy reading and study, 3) Complete New Testament translated from the Syriac sources. It is an accurate and convenient comparison in three translations.