In this episode we discuss the work and legacy of J.B. Phillips, the Biblical Translator. We look at his education, his translations, translation philosophy, his relationship to C. S. Lewis, his critics and his legacy.
For further study please consult these resources:
Wikipedia article on Phillips: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Be...
Phillips 1961 New Testament Online: www.ccel.org/bible/phillips/J...
Website of the J.B. Phillips Society: www.jbphillips.org/
Bible-Researcher website on Phillips and his translations: www.bible-researcher.com/phil...
A Discussion Between Dr. E.V. Rieu and the Rev. J.B. Phillips (two translators discuss their work): www.bible-researcher.com/rieu...
Interview with Phillips grandson about J.B. Phillips: northamanglican.com/rediscove...
A short piece on the life and work of J.B. Phillips: www.placefortruth.org/blog/jo...
Phillips 1952 Gospels translation on archive.org: archive.org/details/gospelstr...
Phillips 1955 Translation of Acts (Young Church in Action) on archive.org: archive.org/details/youngchur...
Phillips 1962 New Testament in Modern English on archive.org: archive.org/details/newtestam...
Phillips Ring of Truth on archive.org: archive.org/details/ringoftru...
2021 article online critical of Phillips translations: www.wayoflife.org/reports/bew...