Modular Aggregation of Principles for Bible Translation
Articles, links, and files related to translation in general and Bible translation in particular.
- EFErvais FotsoNov 27, 2023
(Scriptura) Psalms Poetic Features & Exegetical Issues Video to BT for feedback
Scriptura has been working on producing resources for the translation of the Book of Psalms, especially producing videos. Producing videos are demanding but can be rewarding and worth all the investments. I, for SCriptur…
- EEEszter Ernst-KurdiNov 23, 2023
Nouveau Master en Traduction biblique, offert par CanIL, en français
Bonjour ! Nous vous invitons à une réunion zoom pour vous présenter un nouveau programme de Master en traduction biblique, en français, offert par CanIL. Dans ce programme, en utilisant l'approche basée sur les compétenc…
- NPNick PetersonNov 21, 2023
Nov 21 TW release
Dear TW friends, The TW team is happy to announce the shipment of resources scheduled for today, November 21. Included in the drop are 5 prereleases of updated Exegetical Summaries, 14 updated editions of Comprendre pour…
- WRWaseem RazaNov 17, 2023
The Colonial Model of Bible Translation in the East
Here is a link. https://www.debijbel.nl/wereld-van-de-bijbel/met-andere-woorden/maw/the-colonial-model-of-bible-translation-in-the-east In case you prefer to read the Dutch version. https://www.debijbel.nl/wereld-van-de-…
- EWernst wendlandNov 4, 2023
Give Me Yesus: Indonesia Replaces Arabic Name for Christ
This interesting short article by Angela Lu Fulton (Oct. 23, 2023) overviews the potential pros and cons of this move, for example: "The Indonesian government announced last month that it will stop using the Arabic term…
Drew MaustNov 4, 2023Concepts Are Restructured During Language Contact
In reading the following article, I'm asking myself what impact these insights might have for the notion of a "pure" monolingual target text in Bible translation and additionally how they might support the idea of lingui…
- EWernst wendlandNov 3, 2023
The History of Chinese Bible Translation Is Full of Cooperation
Introduction to this historical review: "One author once said that in the hearts of many Christians, the Chinese Union Version (CUV) Bible is “the only Chinese Bible; everyone calls it the ‘Chinese Bible’ and not the CUV…
- BMBrian MigliazzaNov 3, 2023
NOVEMBER 2023 Translation News
Google link for Translation News November 2023 Extracted text from its-nov-2023_(1).pdf: Subject Nov 2023 Translation News Preheader International Translation Services (ITS) International Translation Services (ITS) works…
- JJJoshua JensenNov 1, 2023
Comprehension testing the KJV by phone survey: The King James Bible Study Project
The King James Bible Study Project is a national phone survey that ran from November, 2022, through April, 2023. It is designed to assist churches in evaluating the current readability level of the King James Bible. Surv…
- PBPelumi BankoleOct 26, 2023
Raising a Bible Translation Workforce for Nigeria; a Review of the TCNN Programme
Extracted text from Oluwapelumi_Bankole_BTC_2023_final.pdf: Raising a Bible Translation Workforce for Nigeria: A Review of the TCNN Programme Oluwapelumi Bankole pelumi_bankole@sil.org 2023 Bible Translation Conference O…
- SVSeth Vitrano-WilsonOct 15, 2023
Controversial Issues in BT talk tomorrow
Just a reminder for anyone interested in the Dallas area: Sunday 2pm, Oct 15th Redeemer Presbyterian Church, Arlington TX https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J7u6YmLRqqyu6a8GqpcumvNqBFAEKVRM/view?usp=sharing
- EWernst wendlandOct 6, 2023
12 Scholars Who Brought the Bible into Chinese
Introduction: "The Kienning Colloquial Bible is only one of numerous Bible translations that began to appear starting in the 19th century and into the beginning of the 20th, due to the painstaking work of many Western an…
- JSJeff ShrumOct 2, 2023
Importing Translation Drafts into Paratext
As the Bible translation movement gathers momentum, it is becoming more common for translation projects to begin without using Paratext. Or sometimes translation teams have a need to draft outside of Paratext. Eventually…
Jeff GreenSep 27, 2023The Bible Translator 74.2 (August 2023)
https://journals.sagepub.com/toc/tbtd/74/2 Many Bible translation practitioners across the world, faced with accelerated methodologies such as related-language adaptation, oral drafting, the use of commercial translation…
- BMBrian MigliazzaSep 15, 2023
FLEx Parser for Translation
For further information email: Tim Stirtz, Andreas Joswig, or Beth Bryson. Translation benefits greatly when analyzing a language with the FLEx parsers. When Paratext is integrated with FLEx, the quality of translation c…
- JCJeremiah ChungSep 8, 2023
Deconstructing, Translating, Ideology and Power -- transforming or Manipulating
Extracted text from Deconstructing_Translating__Ideology_and_Power_.pptx: DECONSTRUCTING TRANSLATING, IDEOLOGY AND POWER – Transforming or Manipulating By Jeremiah Chung(jeremiah_chung@hotmail.com) DMin student, Gordon –…
- Drew MaustSep 4, 2023
Mohawk-language Bible published after decades of work by Kanesatake man
Lowrie, Morgan. “Mohawk-Language Bible Published after Decades of Work by Kanesatake Man.” The Canadian Press, August 30, 2023. https://globalnews.ca/news/9928179/mohawk-language-bible-kanesatake/. “I kept going because…
- BMBrian MigliazzaSep 1, 2023
SEPTEMBER 2023 Translation News
Google link for Translation News September 2023 Extracted text from 09_Sep_2023_TranslationNews.pdf: International Translation Services (ITS) works in collaboration with colleagues in SIL and other agencies to creatively…
- TSTodd ScacewaterAug 30, 2023
AI Workshop Oct. 18
Are you interested in learning more about applying AI in the study of languages? Dallas International University alumna and former faculty member, Dr. Sarah Moeller, will be presenting a one-day workshop from 8:00am - 5:…
- TSTodd ScacewaterAug 30, 2023
Hebrew Discourse Conference Oct 18
Dallas International University is hosting a Hebrew Discourse Conference on October 18, 8:00am - 5:00 pm. Co-sponsored by SIL International, Fontes Press, and DIU, this one-day conference will feature a plenary speaker (…