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- DSDaud SoesiloNov 1, 2019
Logos Free Book of the Month - Mark NIGTC
In The Gospel of Mark, acclaimed scholar R. T. France presents an exegetical commentary based on his own Greek translation. With his knowledge of ancient languages, plus in-depth research into ancient Palestine, France h…
- JCJeremiah ChungOct 20, 2019
The Mythical Man-Month of Bible Translation -- Ideal Team of Bible Translation
How many man-month are you expecting to spend on your BT project? Why? How can we cut it shorter with better management and team formation? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The\Mythical\Man-Month
- THTobias HoustonOct 15, 2019
Time scale for different translation approaches
I’m looking for a comparison of how long translation projects take... I understand that there are many variables, but assuming all else is equal, how long for a complete Bible using an oral translation method (including…
- JCJeremiah ChungSep 30, 2019
My Book was Released: Engaging Chinese Diaspora for Ministry of Bible Translation
This book provides readers the vision and rationale for engaging Chinese diaspora laity in Bible translation beyond traditional ways. By giving, praying, and sending, they will not merely promote transformation in the Bi…
- SHSameh HannaSep 28, 2019
Why it matters if your Bible was translated by a racially diverse group
If the Christian Church recognizes that its very diversity testifies to the universal saving power of its message, then it stands to reason that the gifts and insights of various ethnicities can only be a boon to Bible t…
- JZJost ZetzscheSep 26, 2019
Clusivity in the OT
I've posted about the TIPs project before and would like to ask for advice. One important area in Bible translation is the question of clusivity (whether or not to use inclusive or exclusive 1st person plural pronouns in…
- HBHelen BarkerSep 25, 2019
Make sure you have subscribed to receive Paratext surveys!
If you use Paratext at all, even just occasionally, we (the Paratext User Experience team) would love to hear from you on what you enjoy about the application, what you struggle with, and what areas you would like to see…
- HMHéctor MolanoSep 24, 2019
Hapax legomena
Does anybody have information about hapax legomena? for example: how the BHS use them? why the Hebrew writers use them? how a particular book use them? are there any relation with other cultures? I will appreciate some i…
Andy Warren-RothlinSep 23, 2019Vishal Mangalwadi, "The Soul of the West"
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- MWMarlon WinedtSep 20, 2019
NIDA Sessions SBL San Diego 2019
Image result for Robert alter translation P23-229a Nida Institute 11/23/2019 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Room:11B (Upper Level West) - Convention Center Theme: Robert Alter’s Translation of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Kent Ric…
- JZJost ZetzscheSep 11, 2019
Translation Insights & Perspectives
Translation Insights & Perspectives (TIPs) at tips.translation.bible is a tool by UBS that collects and presents stories about specific translations of the biblical text. These stories highlight the unique capabilities o…
- Andy Warren-RothlinSep 4, 2019
Tyndale House ink 3
The latest issue of this British magazine contains some interesting popular articles on NT scepticism à la Ehrman, and on OT manuscripts. Good for sharing with supporters of Bible translation and members of local transla…
- PSPhilip StineAug 23, 2019
And Then Job Said Unto the Lord: You Can’t Be Serious
Extracted text from https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2019/09/job-edward-l-greenstein/594769/: The Atlantic Popular Latest Sections SECTIONS Politics Culture Technology Ideas Science Books Family Global Health…
- JHJim HarriesAug 22, 2019
Bowled over by Mimetic Desire
Looking at an article on African theology last night, I found myself checking whether Girard was in the bibliography, as a condition of my reading further. When he was not there, I put the article down. French scholar (1…
- JCJeremiah ChungAug 22, 2019
Paper about Translating Biblical name
Translating Biblical Names by Bailey Can anyone share their experience using NameTrans? Thanks.
- Andy Warren-RothlinAug 21, 2019
Funding, tech and new initiatives
This is a very nice interview with Mart Green about the origins of big funding initiatives like ETEN, IllumiNations etc., and major collaborative projects like YouVersion, the Digital Bible Library, the Museum of the Bib…
- CMCynthia Miller-NaudéAug 20, 2019
Association of Translation Studies in Africa
CALL FOR PAPERS: “COMMUNITY TRANSLATION/INTERPRETING IN AFRICAN CONTEXT” SECOND BIENNIAL CONFERENCE OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR TRANSLATION STUDIES IN AFRICA 6-7 JUNE 2020, UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, LEGON, ACCRA, GHANA Community t…
- SHSameh HannaAug 15, 2019
Joy and Grief of Language Lost but not Forgotten
Extracted text from https://www.eternitynews.com.au/australia/joy-and-grief-of-language-lost-but-not-forgotten/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ENW09082019&utm_content=ENW09082019+CID_ef09a766f8f9ff1f16213df0f473f493&utm_s…
- CTChristopher TachickAug 12, 2019
Testing the Limits of Translation Consulting without Knowing the Target Language: Psalm 24 in Context
Introduction What can a translation consultant do when preparing to work with a translation team in a language family with which he is not familiar? Given a scenario where minimal written language data is available to hi…
- MWMarlon WinedtAug 12, 2019
Putting to Rest an Old Canard about Erasmus
http://evangelicaltextualcriticism.blogspot.com/2019/07/putting-to-rest-old-canard-about-erasmus.html