John Bertram Phillips

John Bertram Phillips (1906-1982) was an English Bible translator, author, and Anglican clergyman, best known for his "The New Testament in Modern English." He began translating the New Testament during World War II in bomb shelters, aiming to make scripture more accessible to young people. His work was encouraged by C.S. Lewis. Phillips also translated parts of the Old Testament. Despite struggling with depression throughout his life, he was a prolific writer and a defender of the Christian faith, known for presenting its tenets in a fresh way for modern readers.