Analytical-Literal Translation of the New Testament: Third Edition (corrected)

By: Gary F. Zeolla

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

The Analytical-Literal Translation of the New Testament: Third Edition (corrected) (ALT3c) provides a translation of all of the New Testament that will enable the English reader to come as close to the Greek texts as possible without having to be proficient in Greek. And the name of ALT3c reflects this purpose.

“Literal” refers to the fact that ALT3c is a word for word translation. All words in the original text are translated—nothing is omitted. The original grammar of the text is retained as much as possible. Any words added for clarity are bracketed, so nothing is added without it being indicated as such.

“Analytical” refers to the detailed “analysis” done on the grammar of the text. The grammar is then translated in a way which brings out “nuances” of the original text that are often missed in traditional translations. In addition, “analytical” refers to the aids that are included within the text which enable the reader to “analyze” and understand the text. Such information is bracketed.

“Translation” refers to the conversion of the original Greek text into English. Modern-day English is used, and despite its literalness, ALT3c is a relatively easy to read and understand.

With all of these points, ALT3c is the ideal version for studying the New Testament. It is being presented to the English-speaking Christian public in hopes it will enrich understanding of the Holy Bible, the most important book ever written.

Versions Notes:
This version of the Analytical-Literal Translation of the New Testament (ALT: NT) published in 2024 is a corrected text, not a full new edition. However, a few significant changes have been made to the text, corrections have been made throughout (mostly of punctuation), the addition of Book Introductions is an important upgrade, and the size of the gutter (inner margins) has been increased in the hardcopy versions to improve readability. As such, this edition of the ALT: NT could be called Edition 3.5. But for publication purposes, it was easier to just call it a corrected text, hence ALT3c.

The “Regular” paperback and hardback versions of ALT3c are printed on 8-1/2”x11” pages in double columns using Times New Roman 10-point font. This print size should be readable by most people with average eyesight. However, three specialty versions are available with different page and font sizes.

The first specialty version is a Personal Size Version. It is printed on 6” x 9” pages in single columns using the same font size as the Regular version, Times 10. Many requested this smaller page size, so I am making it available. However, due to the smaller page size, the number of pages and thus the cost of the book is increased.

The second specialty version is a Small Print Version. It is also printed on 6” x 9” pages in single columns but using Times 8 font. The smaller size of this version makes for an easier to carry and less expensive format. However, the print size is very small, only readable by those with very good vision.

The third specialty version is a Large Print Version. Like the Regular version, it is printed on 8-1/2”x11” pages in double columns, but it uses Times 17 font. This font size is one-point larger than for the Large Print Version of ALT3 of 13 point. It is now very large and should be readable even by those with poor eyesight.

Note that the Kindle versions of ALT3c listed on all four pages are identical. It has just been duplicated on each page. With the Kindle you can adjust the font size to whatever your eyesight needs.