Compares more than thirty translations of the Bible and examines how an individual's priorities would effect their choice of translation. Original.
This Guide offers an overview of theory and practice in Scripture translation from ancient times to the present--with an eye to the future.
Answers complex questions about accuracy and translation methods for the many different English Bible translations, and introduces readers to Bible manuscripts and textual criticism. --from publisher description.
In the midst of the present confusion over translations, this authoritative book speaks with an objective, fair-minded, and reassuring voice to help pastors, everyday Bible readers, and students make wise, well-informed choices about which ...
His examination of each version includes the story behind the translation the translation theory used the intended readership pluses and minuses comparisons with other translations A unique feature is Rhodes' look at secondary factors to ...
It is uncertain whether Wycliffe himself actually worked directly on the translation that bears his name. ... supported some dynamic equivalent translation philosophy.289 Well, this certainly could not be further from the truth.
Loaded with valuable information, this book will show you what to look for when choosing a Bible by understanding the key methods of Bible translation: Word-for-Word Thought-for-Thought Balance of previous two methods Or a fourth ...
IMPORTANT UPDATE: This 2nd Edition contains the new NIV 2011 and the new Common English Bible translations.
The side-by-side translations are color coded to reference the four translation treatments shown below: Word-for-Word Balance--a process that mediates between word-for-word and thought-for-thought Thought-for-thought Paraphrase--a ...
And selecting a Bible translation is not on the order of picking out a sweater. It's more like picking a doctor - someone you can trust. This book is about how Bible translation is done.
Guide to Bible Translations: A Handbook of Versions Ancient and Modern