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Analytical-Literal Translation of the New Testament of the Holy Bible: Second Edition
AnalyticalLiteral Translation of the New Testament of the Holy Bible Second Edition Author:Gary F. Zeolla The Analytical-Literal Translation of the New Testament of the Holy Bible (ALT) is dedicated to the glory of God and the spiritual growth of His people. It is translated by Gary F. Zeolla of Darkness to Light ministry. The purpose of the ALT is to provide a translation of the Greek New Testament that will enable the reader to come as close to th... more »e Greek text as possible without having to be proficient in Greek. And the name of the ALT reflects this purpose. "Literal" refers to the fact that the ALT is a word for word translation. All words in the original text are translatednothing is omitted. The original grammar of the text is retained as much as possible. Any words added for clarity are bracketed, so nothing is added without it being indicated as such. "Analytical" refers to the detailed "analysis" done on the grammar of the text. The grammar is then translated in a way which brings out "nuances" of the original text that are often missed in traditional translations. In addition, "analytical" refers to the aids that are included within the text which enable the reader to "analyze" and understand the text. Such information is bracketed. It includes the following: 1. Alternative translations for words and phrases. 2. The figurative meanings of words and phrases. 3. Modern-day equivalents for measurement and monetary units and time designations. 4. Explanatory notes. 5. References for Old Testament quotations and other cross-references. The Greek text used for the ALT is the Byzantine Majority Text. The ALT is one of the first translations of the New Testament to utilize this newest and most accurate Greek text. This second edition of the ALT even includes all the updates that were made for the forthcoming second edition of the Byzantine text. So the ALT is based on the most up-to-date and accurate Greek text possible. This Greek text differs somewhat from the Textus Receptus and the Critical Text, the two other Greek texts which are used for translating the Bible. To aid in comparing the ALT with other Bible versions, the most important textual variants between these three Greek texts are listed in an appendix. So the ALT is the ideal Bible version for studying the Bible. No other Bible version includes all of the above features, and no other Bible version provides the accuracy and attention to detail that the ALT provides. In preparation for this second edition, the entire text was reviewed numerous times. Changes were made to improve the accuracy and consistency of the translations and to improve the readability. The text was also reformatted so as to reduce the size and cost and to improve the ease of use. So this second edition represents an updated, less expensive, and easier to use version of the ALT. This second edition of the Analytical-Literal Translation is being presented to the Christian public in the belief that the Scriptures are "God-breathed" and that EVERY word of God is important to our salvation and Christian life. As the Scriptures proclaim: 4But answering, He said, "It has been written, A person will not live on bread alone, but on every word coming out through [the] mouth of God" (Matthew 4:4). 28But He said, "But rather, happy [are] the ones hearing the word of God and keeping [fig., obeying] [it]!" (Luke 11:28). 30Now indeed many other signs Jesus also did in the presence of His disciples which have not been written in this scroll. 31But these have been written so that you* shall believe [or, be convinced] that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and so that believing you* shall be having life in His name (John 20:30,31). 16All Scripture [is] God-breathed and [is] beneficial for teaching [or, doctrine], for verification [or, reproof], for correcting faults, for instruction in righteousness [fig., the behavior that God requires], 17so that the person of God shall be fully qualified [or, perfectly fit], having been completely equipped for every good work (2Timothy 3:16,17). 12For the word of God [is] living and effective and sharper than every double-edged sword, and [is] penetrating as far as [the] division of both soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and [is] able to discern [the] thoughts and intentions of the heart (Hebrews 4:12). 5And the One sitting on the throne said, "Look! I am making all things new!" And He says to me, "Write, because these words are true and trustworthy" (Revelation 21:5).« less