A verse-by-verse analysis and commentary of the Gospel of Mark by recognized biblical translation experts. Special attention on critical words and phrases, explaining accepted interpretations, noting how various translations have handeled these passages, and often explaining the nuances of the Greek text.
Verse-by-verse analysis of Ruth with commentary by recognized biblical translation experts. Focuses on critical words and phrases, explaining accepted interpretations, noting how various translations have handled passages, and explaining the nuances of the Hebrew original text.
How can the church meaningfully and intelligently engage cultures with Christianity? Oftentimes, it is not the message but the messenger that provides the greatest stumbling block for the average non-Christian. A missionary's ability to identify with the people, not in sympathy, but in empathy, is one of the keys. Language is another crucial factor. Anthropology and missions have much to learn …
"The Theory and Practice of Translation," first published in 1982 and a companion work to "Toward a Science of Translating" (Brill, 1964), analyses and describes the set of processes involved in translating. Bible translating, the focus of this work, offers a unique subject for such a study, as it has an exceptionally long history, involves more than 2,000 languages, a vast range of cultures an…
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A verse-by-verse analysis and commentary on Paul's Letters to the Colossians and Philemon byrecognized biblical translation experts. Brings special attention to bear on critical words and phrases, explaining accepted interpretations, noting how various translations havehandled these passages, and often explaining the nuances of the Greek text.