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The Bible translated by Nicholas King

An evocative translation with depth and drama. Get your copy now!

Translated from the Greek Septuagint by outstanding scholar and Jesuit priest Nicholas King, this Bible aims to bring you as close as possible to the original biblical voices, in all their rawness and grandeur.

The text itself, and the reflective questions placed at intervals in the margins, invite you into an ancient world that still resonates with our contemporary culture.

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About the author

Nicholas King, SJ is a Jesuit priest originally from Bath in the UK. He taught for many years in South Africa and at Oxford University and is now on the parish staff at Farm Street Church in London.

Nicholas King was first inspired to produce this translation following preparation for his summer school teachings and he worked on it for 13 years. It was first published in the UK in 2013.

Author quotes

‘I am thrilled to see this new version published and my prayer is that you will find here the freshness which is the unfailing signal of the presence of the Holy Spirit.’
‘I really hope that the reader will feel that the Bible speaks powerfully to modern minds and ears; the message is still alive today.’
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