J.B. Phillips (1906–1982) was an English clergyman, Bible translator, and writer. Educated at Cambridge, he served as an Anglican priest and became one of Britain's most renowned modern Bible communicators. He is best remembered for his groundbreaking work, The New Testament in Modern English, which he initially began translating during the London Blitz to make scripture accessible to the youth group at his local church.
In addition to his translation work, Phillips authored several influential Christian books, including the classic spiritual study Your God Is Too Small and Ring of Truth: A Translator's Testimony, addressing contemporary faith and theology.
J.B. Phillips (1906–1982) was an English clergyman, Bible translator, and writer. Educated at Cambridge, he served as an Anglican priest and became one of Britain's most renowned modern Bible communicators. He is best remembered for his groundbreaking work, The New Testament in Modern English, which he initially began translating during the London Blitz to make scripture accessible to the youth group at his local church.
In addition to his translation work, Phillips authored several influential Christian books, including the classic spiritual study Your God Is Too Small and Ring of Truth: A Translator's Testimony, addressing contemporary faith and theology.