Culture

The Bible in Transmission

The Bible in Transmission is a free theological journal featuring articles written by Bible Society staff and guest contributors from a wide range of academic, church and professional backgrounds. Each edition follows a specific theme, relating the Bible to twenty-first…

RichardNovember 18, 2008

Bible Translation Culture

The Bible at Cultural Crossroads

From Translation to Communication

Harriet Hill (2006)

Bible translators have focused their efforts on preparing a text that is clear, natural and accurate, with the expectation that audiences will understand the message if it is in their language. Field research among the Adioukrou of Côte d'Ivoire shows…

RichardOctober 21, 2008

Bible Translation Culture

Anthropology and the Translation of the New Testament Key Terms

John Beekman (1980)

Translators face the challenge of correctly representing the message of Christianity by utilizing a vocabulary that has only, or largely, been used to represent a non-Christian system of thought. Good translation depends on a good understanding of the receptor culture.…

RichardOctober 17, 2008

Culture

The Bible in Transmission

The Bible at Cultural Crossroads

Anthropology and the Translation of the New Testament Key Terms

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