Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech, Luke by Richard Francis Weymouth
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"Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech, Luke" by Richard Francis Weymouth is a modern English translation of the biblical Gospel of Luke, likely written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on presenting the life and teachings of Jesus Christ through the lens of Luke, a physician and historical researcher, emphasizing a clear understanding of Christian narratives and theological concepts for contemporary readers. The opening of this text introduces the purpose
behind Weymouth's translation, as Luke aims to provide a comprehensive account of the life of Jesus, based on eyewitness testimonies. We encounter significant characters such as Zechariah and Elizabeth, who long for a child, and Mary, who receives a divine announcement of her role in bearing Jesus. The narrative showcases the dramatic announcements from the Angel Gabriel to both Zechariah and Mary, revealing the miraculous nature of their circumstances. From the start, the text sets a tone of reverence for the holy events and characters involved, while also making it accessible for modern readers by using contemporary language. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Weymouth, Richard Francis, 1822-1902 |
|---|---|
| Title | Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech, Luke |
| Credits | Produced by Martin Ward |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament |
| Subject | Bible. Luke |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 8830 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Mar 14, 2015 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 364 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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