Taylor, Kenneth Nathaniel

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Christian publisher, author, businessman; born Kenneth Nathaniel Taylor, May 8, 1917; graduated from Wheaton College (Ill.), 1938; attended Dallas Theological Seminary, 1940-1943 and North Baptist Theological Seminary, 1944 (Th. M.); editor of His magazine, 1944-1946; director of Moody Press, 1948-1961; founded Tyndale House Publishers, 1963; wrote paraphrase of the New Testament epistles entitled, Living Letters which was published privately; when Billy Graham recommended it from the pulpit, it sold well, because of this, he went on to complete the paraphrase of the entire Bible, called The Living Bible, published in 1971; also wrote a children's paraphrase, Taylor's Bible Story Book, 1970.

From the description of Papers, 1960-1989 (1962-1970). (Wheaton College - Buswell Library). WorldCat record id: 54534870

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creatorOf Taylor, Kenneth Nathaniel. Papers, 1960-1989 (1962-1970). Wheaton College, Buswell Memorial Library
referencedIn Frizen, E. L. Papers of E.L. Frizen, 1929-1995. Billy Graham Archive & Research Center
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associatedWith Tyndale House Publishers. corporateBody
associatedWith Wheaton College (Ill.) corporateBody
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United States
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Publishers and publishing
Bible stories, English
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Active 1989

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