Modular Aggregation of Principles for Bible Translation
Articles, links, and files related to translation in general and Bible translation in particular.
- DTDoug TrickJan 16, 2024
Do you want to multiply your effectiveness in serving the King?
Canada Institute of Linguistics hosts a competency-based training program for translation consultants-in-training, leading to an MA in Translation of Scripture. They currently are working with 13 CiTs in 8 countries. At…
- AMAqeel MunawarJan 16, 2024
Embracing Diversity: Loving Hindu and Muslim People for Evangelism and Social Development
1\. Introduction: Greater South Asia is a region characterized by rich cultural diversity, with Hinduism and Islam as predominant religions. This paper argues for a paradigm shift in Christian outreach, advocating for a…
- AMAqeel MunawarJan 16, 2024
Reaching the Unreached with the Gospel: A Mandate for Global Evangelization
1\. Introduction: The mandate to reach the unreached with the Gospel is deeply rooted in the Great Commission given by Jesus in Matthew 28:19-20. This paper seeks to unpack the significance of this mandate and provide pr…
- AMAqeel MunawarJan 16, 2024
Our God is a Missional God: God's Heart for the Nations
1\. Introduction: The missional nature of God is a foundational concept in the Bible that underscores His desire for all people to come to know Him. From the Old Testament to the New Testament, the Scriptures consistentl…
- AMAqeel MunawarJan 15, 2024
Love God and Love Another: A Biblical Perspective
1\. Introduction: The commandment to "love God and love one another" encapsulates the essence of Christian ethics and serves as a guiding principle for believers. Rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ, this dual comman…
- AMAqeel MunawarJan 15, 2024
The Christian Understanding of the "Family of God": A Biblical Exploration of Spiritual Kinship and Unity
1\. Introduction: The Christian perspective on the "Family of God" finds its roots in the Bible, where believers are described as children of God and members of the body of Christ. This familial relationship forms a foun…
- PNpaul newtonJan 12, 2024
Short courses in language, culture & translation (in Arabic) Spain 2024
PROEL is planning to offer training in language, culture and translation to potential co-workers coming from North African countries and those living in the diaspora. Uniquely these courses will be offered in Arabic. The…
- TCThomas ClarkeJan 11, 2024
Second Call for Reviewers: Pattern Analysis Methodology and Software
Pattern Analysis is a consistent methodology to analyze literary structures and rhetoric of pericopes throughout the Bible. It is an innovative approach that utilizes a variety of literary devices, not just chiasms, with…
- BMBrian MigliazzaJan 10, 2024
new book - Discourse Analysis and Bible Translation
This new coursebook, Discourse Analysis and Bible Translation is now available on Amazon. It is also available to be taken as a course at the Digital Training Library. Discourse Analysis and Bible Translation Paperback (…
- ASAaron ShryockJan 9, 2024
5 Views of Accuracy in Translation
Is accuracy essential or fiction? Or something in between? Here are my five possible views: 1\. Accuracy is Essential 2\. Accuracy is Important (along with other qualities of translation) 3\. Accuracy is Secondary to Com…
- JHJudy HeathJan 8, 2024
The Last Frontier of Machine Translation: Don't ask a bot to translate a book
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2024/01/literary-translation-artificial-intelligence/677038/ (definition: PE = post-editing. A human edits a machine translation.) From the article: Of course, the post-edit…
- JHJim HarriesJan 1, 2024
Bible Translation that Orients to helpful Theological Education
Some people might ask what is the word for God in language X. We are inclined to give an affirmative answer. In the end, the correct answer of course is that such a word does not exist.[\[1\]](#_ftn1) Instead, there may…
- EWernst wendlandDec 19, 2023
The Best Books for Understanding Islam and Connecting with Your Muslim Neighbors
CT EDITORS|DECEMBER 18, 2023 The world’s second-largest religion, Islam has long exercised the minds of Christians. Dating to A.D. 610, when Muhammad is said to have received his first revelations from God, the faith qui…
- ASAaron ShryockDec 18, 2023
Translate for the glory of God?
In 1 Corinthians 10:31, we are exhorted to do all for the glory of God. It is not surprising, as a result, to see Christians reflecting and writing about how to glory God with their lives and what they do. Those who prea…
- MAMichael AubreyDec 17, 2023
Constructions and the Source-Path-Goal Schema
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=He\_qnns2210 Rachel Aubrey and I presented some of our ongoing cognitive linguistic work on Ancient Greek prepositional phrases at SBL2023 in San Antonio. We've recorded our paper and publ…
- TSTodd ScacewaterDec 16, 2023
Literacy Megacourse at DIU Summer 2024
Dallas International University is offering its Literacy Megacourse this Summer 2024. The course is only offered every two years, so this is the time to jump in. The course prepares you to do literacy in contexts having…
- TCThomas ClarkeDec 13, 2023
Call for Reviewers
Pattern Analysis is a consistent methodology to analyze literary structures and rhetoric of pericopes throughout the Bible. It is an innovative approach that utilizes a variety of literary devices, not just chiasms – a m…
- BMBrian MigliazzaDec 7, 2023
DECEMBER 2023 Translation News
Google link for Translation News December 2023 Extracted text from its-dec-2023.pdf: International Translation Services (ITS) works in collaboration with colleagues in SIL and other agencies to creatively steward and adv…
Drew MaustDec 4, 2023Call for Papers: Theological and Ethical Transformations in Ancient Bible Translations (EABS 2024)
European Association of Biblical Studies Sofia University, Bulgaria, 15–18th July 2024 https://www.eabs.net/EABS/Research-Units/Research\Units/Workshops-2024/Theological\and\Ethical\Transformations.aspx Programme The stu…
- ASAaron ShryockDec 3, 2023
10 Reasons to Translate the Bible
Why translate the Bible? Here are 10 Reasons to Translate the Bible. What motivates you? How do you encourage others to join the movement? I hope you will agree that all of these reasons have merit, but they are not all…