The New English Bible Translation of 1 Thessalonians

Abstract

"The publication of a major translation of the Bible is inevitably greeted by a rash of book reviews, many of which are distinguished by their snap judgements and subjective evaluations. The publication of the New English Bible (henceforth referred to as NEB) was no exception. However, in the intervening period since publication, the NEB has been settling into its niche in the Bible translation scene. It is evident that it will not oust the King James Version (= KJV) from its position of affection with the Bible-reading public, and it is possible that it may not even prove a rival to some of the other recent translations (at least, not in non-British countries). But it has made an important contribution to the development of English translations and has assured itself of a lasting role in this field"