"He simply has not been corrupted by money or prestige. But although his work has made him famous, he remains a retiring and modest figure, "one of the few people I know who has not allowed wealth to change him," says a colleague. Using his pen as a pulpit, he has preached to millions of readers all over the world. Today, well over 20 million copies of the entire Living Bible, and several million more Living Letters (the New Testament epistles) and other portions have been sold.Ī seminary-trained clergyman who has never had a pastorate, Taylor, 62, has been involved in publishing for most of his adult life. Taylor's first paraphrases appeared more than 15 years ago. under the following titles: Living letters, 1962 Living prophecies, 1965 Living Gospels, 1966 Living Psalms and Proverbs, 1967 Living lessons of life and love, 1968 Living books of Moses, 1969 Living history. Taylor, affirm for him its original purpose: to see lives changed through understanding Scripture. First printing, July 1971 sixth printing, March 1972 This work originally attributed to Kenneth Nathaniel Taylor 'A compilation of the Scripture paraphrases previously published. Scholars continue to debate the merits of the Living Bible but letters such as these, addressed to Kenneth N. Its purpose is to say as exactly as possible what the writers of the Scriptures meant, and to say it simply, expanding where necessary for a clear understanding by the modern reader. I think it is of great consequence made a shiver, the unknown raised her head. The Living Bible is a paraphrase of the Old and New Testaments. 1 was no stranger to the Bible, but never before have I experienced such joy and, yes, excitement in Scripture. the way living bible illustrated ,inertia. Year-3 covers the letters of Paul, James, Peter and John as well as Revelation. Year-2 covers Acts and the longer epistles. Published October 1st 1976 by Tyndale House Publishers (first published January 1st 1972) More Details. I've grown in my Christianity during the past six years from a lukewarm believer into an evangelical Christian, and I want to pay tribute to you for helping in my growth." "I have been a Catholic sister for over 30 years. either way, scroll down to see the most stylish casual transitional outfits you could wear in september. The Living Way covers the New Testament for Nursery through Teen levels. At last! I had found a Bible I could understand. The Living Bible had just come out, and I read and reread it. I knew I had to have God's Word to find the comfort and strength I so desperately needed. "Six years ago our only son died suddenly from a brain hemorrhage. This interview was originally published in the October 5, 1979, issue of Christianity Today. 5 hours ago The Way: The Living Bible (Illustrated): Tyndale House Pub: 9780842378208: : Books.