Modular Aggregation of Principles for Bible Translation
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- ASAaron ShryockDec 7, 2020
Toward a Theology of Translation
It is essential to have a biblically-based theology of Bible translation in order to correctly understand the importance of the task, its place in the purposes of God for humanity, and its ultimate potential to give glor…
- ASAaron ShryockNov 13, 2020
A Prayer for Bible Translation
Hasten the day, O Lord, when all who love you and your word are gathered around your throne, from every tribe, tongue, and nation, praising you with one voice, in one heavenly tongue, for all eternity. https://www.aarona…
- BMBrian MigliazzaNov 11, 2020
Translation News - Nov 2020
View this email in your browser November 2020 Translation News Written versus Reading Tradition in the Hebrew Bible - Aaron Hornkohl Translation Studies Zoom Webinar with Lénart de Regt (UBS): Linguistic Coherence in Bib…
- PPaulNov 9, 2020
Key Terms of the Old Testament
The Key Terms of the Old Testament editors are pleased to announce a release of eleven new articles, bringing the total number of Key Terms covered to 48. We anticipate further releases over the next 12 to 16 months. Our…
- THTobias HoustonNov 9, 2020
Katy Barnwell's 4th Edition in Portuguese?
Does anyone know if there is a Portuguese version of Katy Barnwell's 4th edition of her Bible Translation: An Introductory Course in Translation Principles? I have a print edition of it in English, along with the teacher…
- THTobias HoustonNov 4, 2020
Biblical Translation and Christianization in Medieval Nubia
Little is known about the precise nature of Christianity in the Medieval Nubian kingdoms. The opinions about the type of Christian faith and practice in medieval Nubia have always concentrated around pro- and contra-Chal…
- JSJeff ShrumOct 29, 2020
Expand your Team with Paratext Lite
Paratext Lite, Paratext for Android devices, has been a surprising success. We assumed users would want a tablet to use it, but most Paratext Lite users have it on their phones. Interviewing users, we have discovered it…
- ASAaron ShryockOct 28, 2020
Who are we translating for? The world, the language community, or the church?
Over the years, I've gradually shifted in my understanding of the audience for Bible translation from "all nations" to the language community and, most recently, to the church. Here are some of the reasons why: https://a…
- JSJeff ShrumOct 27, 2020
Searching based on Hebrew verb stems in Paratext
There are many software tools available for the study of the Hebrew text. In my role as a Paratext trainer, I have found that many users do not know how to do morphological searches for Hebrew forms. In this 4-minute vid…
- MEMaría Elena González YáñezOct 26, 2020
Gracias a Dios
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- CMCynthia Miller-NaudéOct 26, 2020
Call for Papers: “COMMUNITY TRANSLATION/INTERPRETING IN AFRICAN CONTEXT”
CALL FOR PAPERS: “COMMUNITY TRANSLATION/INTERPRETING IN AFRICAN CONTEXT” SECOND BIENNIAL CONFERENCE OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR TRANSLATION STUDIES IN AFRICA 7-12 JUNE 2021, VIRTUAL, HOSTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, LEGON,…
- DSDaud SoesiloOct 25, 2020
A Handbook on Judges-review
Extracted text from http://www.bookreviews.org/: Click here to get the answers to the most commonly asked RBL questions. Review of Biblical Literature Blog The Review of Biblical Literature (RBL), founded by the Society…
- ASAaron ShryockOct 24, 2020
Arlington Statement
Here is one topic raised by the recent Arlington Statement: "In some “Religious Idiom Translations,” as they are called, translators will change the wording of Scripture to conform to wording from other religious context…
- HHHarry HarmOct 23, 2020
Bible The
There is a new edition of the King James Bible called "Bible The". It takes the King James translation and reorders all of the words in alphabetical order. You can read about it here. Here are some quotes. A book can cha…
- JZJost ZetzscheOct 21, 2020
News for Translation Insights & Perspectives tool
There are a number of noteworthy news items concerning the Translation Insights & Perspectives tool or TIPs (https://tips.translation.bible). The website has been redesigned to make it easier for users to know where to g…
- TSTodd ScacewaterOct 20, 2020
Journal of Language, Culture, and Religion 1.2 Published
The second issue of Journal of Language, Culture, and Religion, published by Dallas International University, is now available (open-access) at www.diu.edu/JLCR. Articles on translation consulting, (anthropological) prov…
- JHJim HarriesOct 7, 2020
Call for Papers. Vulnerable Mission.
Call for Papers. Conference. 30th September 2020 You are invited to submit paper proposals to this event All Nations Christian College, UK, 12th to 15th September 2021 ……………………………. Vulnerable Mission: English and Dollars…
- GPGreg PruettOct 2, 2020
PROACTIVE Prayer Template
Extracted text from PROACTIVE_Prayer_Template.docx: PROACTIVE Prayer Template Pattern of God's Presence "Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a me…
- EWernst wendlandOct 2, 2020
Sign Language Bible Complete After 39 Years
The ASL (American Sign Language) Version of the Bible—produced by Deaf Missions with support from the Deaf Bible Society, DOOR International, Deaf Harbor, the American Bible Society, Wycliffe Bible Translators, Seed Comp…
- ASAaron ShryockSep 29, 2020
Translate to lead to Christ?
Would you agree with the statement that Bible translations and other Bible-based products are produced to lead people to Christ (not just as an end in itself)? What are the strongest arguments for this view? Any publishe…