Bible (Fenton) NT 04, 23, 01, 02: Holy Bible in Modern English, The: John, 1 John, Matthew, Mark

The "Bible (Fenton) NT 04, 23, 01, 02: Holy Bible in Modern English, The: John, 1 John, Matthew, Mark" by Ferrar Fenton Bible is a unique translation of the New Testament. It stands out because it rearranges the order of the books to reflect what the author believed was the correct chronological sequence. The Gospel of John and the First Epistle of John are placed before the Gospel of Matthew, followed by the Acts of the Apostles after the Gospel of Luke. This version of the Bible was the result of work that began in 1853 by Ferrar Fenton, a London businessman. The complete Bible was published in 1903, with certain parts being published separately over the previous 11 years. Fenton based his translation on the Greek text of Westcott and Hort, renowned scholars of their time. Overall, this translation offers a fresh perspective on the New Testament and its chronological order.