History of the Bible in English

Frederick Fyvie Bruce (12.10.1910-11.11.1990) was educated at the Universities of Aberdeen, Cambridge, and Vienna. He was Rylands Professor of Biblical Criticism and Exegesis at the University of Manchester and Editor of The Evangelical Quarterly and Palestine Exploration Quarterly. Publications: New Testament History, 1969 The Epistles of John, 1970 The Message of the New Testament, 1972 History of the Bible in English, 1979 The Work of Jesus, 1979 Paternoster Bible History Atlas, 1982 The Real Jesus, 1985

"Professor Bruce's book provides compulsive reading. Not only is there a hard-hitting but balanced assessment of modern versions, but also the story of versions down the ages. Dr. Bruce continues to be generous in his praise and firm in his criticism." Catholic Herald "Acclaimed by scholars as the 'best account of the history of the English Bible'. We cannot imagine a finer account of this remarkable story. Interest is maintained throughout yet another example of the remarkable scholarship of Professor Bruce. This fine handbook is strongly recommended to all who wish a comprehensive grasp of what lies behind our English Bible." The Witness "The story of the English Bible is a fascinating one. No one surpasses F.F. Bruce in telling it with a blend of scholarship and readability." Baptist Times "Excellent." The Expository Times "Here's one to treasure. Indispensable. It is the best and most comprehensive book on the English Bible." Methodist Recorder "Invaluable. This informative, accurate and eminently readable book can be confidently recommended as the best on its subject." The Society of Old Testament Study "F.F. Bruce gives an admirable account of the History of the Bible in English tracing the early history of the Scriptures in English down to the present day." Welsh Churchman "An admirable book ,scholarly and reliable, but highly readable, it answer just the questions that users of the Bible are likely to ask, and its comments on the value of the various versions are judicious and helpful." Reform "Readable and reliable." Religious Studies "One of the best tour guides through the wonderful world of the history of the English Bible." Bibliotheca Sacra "The best source for information on the English Bible." Religious Book Review "Bruce's control of his material is admirable. The most readily available trustworthy guide to the subject." The Living Church "The classic history of the English Bible. Rarely has such an historical study proved such fascinating reading." Southwestern Journal of Theology

• Preface1. The Beginnings of the English Bible2. John Wycliffe and the English Bible3. The English New Testament in Print4. Tyndale's Later Years5. The Complete English Bible Printed and Licensed6. The Great Bible7. The Elizabethan Bible8. The King James Version9. The English Bible for Roman Catholics10. After King James11. The Revised Version12. Early Twentieth Century Versions13. Moffatt, Goodspeed and Others14. The Revised Standard Version15. Recent Roman Catholic Versions16. Other Recent Versions17. The New English Version18. The English Bible in the SeventiesBibliographical NoteIndex