James F. Linzey
James F. Linzey | |
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 James F. Linzey, September 21, 2014 | |
| Born | September 26, 1958 |
| Occupation(s) | Professor, theologian |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Notable work | Modern English Version, New Tyndale Version New Testament, King James Version (2016 English Update), The Leadership Bible: The Seven Principles of Leadership |
| Theological work | |
| Tradition or movement | Evangelical |
| Main interests | Biblical Theology, Bible Translation, Leadership |
James F. Linzey, M.Div. (born September 26, 1958)[1] is an ordained minister in the Southern Baptist Convention and the author of numerous Bibles and books. The chief editor and executive director of the Modern English Version Bible,[2] and the general editor of the New Tyndale Version, he is on the faculty at St. Elias Seminary and Graduate School, located in Hamilton, Virginia.[3]
His degrees include a B.A. from Southern California College and an M.Div. from Fuller Theological Seminary; also, he attended the Billy Graham School of Evangelism in Asheville, North Carolina.[4]
Books
A prolific Bible translator and writer, Linzey authored and edited numerous Bibles and books:
- Modern English Version (MEV) Bible (author/chief editor), 2014. Passio.
- "Acts of the Apostles:" Modern English Version (translated with Michael Pacella, III), 2014. Passio.
- New Tyndale Version New Testament (general editor and chairman, translation committee), 2013. Military Bible Association.
- The Leadership Bible: The Seven Principles of Leadership (chairman, editorial committee), 2013. Military Bible Association.
- Baptism in the Spirit (co-ed. with Verna Linzey), 2012. Military Bible Association. ISBN 978-1-936857-07-4
- The Holy Spirit, 2003. Xulon Press. ISBN 1-59467-055-2
- A Divine Appointment in Washington, D.C., 1999. Huntington House Publishers. ISBN 978-1-56384-169-9
- "The Ten Commandments As the Root of American Culture:" Why the Conservative Mind Matters, 2009. Higher Standard Publishers. ISBN 978-0-615-23230-0
References
- ^ "Moose Roots". Moose Roots. July 20, 2004.
- ^ "Modern English Version Follows KJV Sources". Baptist Press. October 3, 2014.
- ^ "St. Elias Seminary and Graduate School". St. Elias Seminary and Graduate School.
- ^ "Biography of James F. Linzey". Scribd. October 11, 2011.