Book titled 'The New Testament in Modern English' translated by Helen Barrett Montgomery, published by The Judson Press

This is the Centenary Translation of the New Testament, published by The Judson Press in Philadelphia. Based on the copyright page visible in the second image, this edition appears to be from the 1924 publication by the American Baptist Publication Society, with subsequent printings in 1926 and 1954. Helen Barrett Montgomery was a pioneering American Baptist leader, educator, and the first woman to translate the New Testament from Greek into English, completing this work in 1924 to commemorate the centenary of the American Baptist Publication Society. This translation holds significant appeal for collectors of religious texts, Baptist historical materials, and those interested in women's contributions to biblical scholarship. Montgomery's work represents a milestone in both religious publishing and women's achievement in theological scholarship during the early 20th century. The translation was groundbreaking for its time, offering a more accessible modern English rendering of the biblical text. Such editions are valued by bibliophiles, religious historians, and collectors of early 20th-century American religious publications for their historical importance and cultural significance in the development of modern biblical translation.