Modular Aggregation of Principles for Bible Translation
Articles, links, and files related to translation in general and Bible translation in particular.
Drew MaustSep 11, 2021Should Bible translators be named?
Why translators should be named on book covers Jennifer Croft https://www.theguardian.com/books/2021/sep/10/why-translators-should-be-named-on-book-covers The underlying assumption on the part of many publishers seems to…
- DSDaud SoesiloSep 9, 2021
A Guide to Bible Translation: People, Languages, and Topics (UBS, 2019)
Another Book Review: A Guide to Bible Translation: People, Languages, and Topics by Philip A. Noss & Charles Houser. Paul J. N. Lawrence of SIL has just published a book review on A Guide to Bible Translation: People, La…
- ASAaron ShryockSep 7, 2021
John Calvin on Christ and the Scriptures in Translation
John Calvin was one of the most influential leaders of the Protestant Reformation. In 1536, he published his most significant work, Institutes of the Christian Religion. However, a year before publishing this influential…
- RKRob KoopsSep 2, 2021
First Nations Version
Here's a link to an article about this version. I'd love to hear what translation experts think about the idea and its execution. Most Native Americans under 50 don't read or write their heritage language. This version c…
- BMBrian MigliazzaAug 31, 2021
September 2021 SIL Translation Newsletter
View this email in your browser International Translation Services (ITS) works in collaboration with colleagues in SIL and other agencies to creatively steward and advance the translation practices, tools, methods, and t…
- Drew MaustAug 26, 2021
BT List Live - Psalm 23 with Christoph Müller
_This webinar is part of the BT List Live webinar series. On Thursday, September 9, 1 PM (UTC), SIL translation consultant Christoph Müller will lead a participatory Hebrew reading and guided tour of Psalm 23, highlighti…
- JJJoshua JensenAug 22, 2021
Book Review: Enjoying the Bible by Matthew Mullins
Excerpts from https://mereorthodoxy.com/book-review-enjoying-the-bible-by-matthew-mullins/. Reflecting on how the Bible should be read is relevant for how the Bible should be translated, too: \[...\] “To read with Cartes…
- Drew MaustAug 19, 2021
Rewriting the Bible: Culture, Power, and the Theology of Bible Translation
Bryan D. Bibb, “Rewriting the Bible: Culture, Power, and the Theology of Bible Translation,” Perspectives in Religious Studies 48.2 (2021): 149–62. “With regard to the ideology of Bible translation in this paper, I will…
- ACAndrew CaseAug 11, 2021
How to get translators and CiTs started with Hebrew
In order to better serve those in Bible translation, we've created a video that helps orient people better on how to use our resources to learn Hebrew for free. We hope it helps you and others know where to begin. Extrac…
- BMBrian MigliazzaAug 4, 2021
August 2021 SIL Translation Newsletter
View this email in your browser International Translation Services (ITS) works in collaboration with colleagues in SIL and other agencies to creatively steward and advance the translation practices, tools, methods, and t…
- ASAaron ShryockAug 1, 2021
Translation for the glory of the Lamb
What comes to mind when you think of Bible translation? Millions without a Bible and no way to know Christ? Or the image of a missionary preaching with an open Bible in hand? Or how about the need for a faithful translat…
- HRHalvor RonningJul 21, 2021
YES Jesus IS the first and only totally reliable translation!
GETTING PRIORITIES STRAIGHT! 1\. JESUS is the WORD - INFALLIBLE 2\. The Bible is the Word about the WORD - and infallibly points to HIM 3\. A sermon is the word about the word about the WORD 4\. Theology is the word abou…
- ASAaron ShryockJul 21, 2021
Was Jesus the First Translation?
It started with a brief suggestion by a leading scholar in missions. Andrew Walls noted, almost in passing, that a powerful argument for Bible translation was the Incarnation of Jesus Christ, since "Incarnation is transl…
- ASAaron ShryockJul 20, 2021
What is a 'translation brief'?
In the last couple decades, translators have started using the term ‘translation brief.’ A translation brief is a document which describes the translation project in depth and assists in putting all the pieces in place b…
- ASAaron ShryockJul 16, 2021
A Review of 'Praying for Your Missionary' by Eddie Byun
Eddie Byuns Praying for Your Missionary is a practical introduction to the life and ministry of missionaries and how we can care for them through prayer. Having served as a missionary and pastor himself, Byun knows that…
Andy Warren-RothlinJul 15, 2021Do people keep their earthly nationality in heaven? (Rev 7:9)
The public-relations materials of Bible translation organisations frequently reference this text: "After this I saw a vast crowd, too great to count, from every nation and tribe and people and language, standing in front…
- Drew MaustJul 11, 2021
Whitewashing Evangelical Scripture: The Case of Slavery and Antisemitism in the ESV
Samuel L Perry, “Whitewashing Evangelical Scripture: The Case of Slavery and Antisemitism in the English Standard Version,” Journal of the American Academy of Religion 89.2 (2021): 612–43. https://doi.org/10.1093/jaarel/…
- JCJeremiah ChungJul 9, 2021
Comparing different BT organizations
How you can help with the discussion list? 1\. Identify and share the 10 most relevant features, why do you think they are most relevant? 2\. Identify and share 2 least most irrelevant features and why? 3\. Input the dat…
- RBRobert BascomJul 4, 2021
Faster, better, cheaper
Some years ago (okay, decades) I was shopping for a new bicycle. I was describing to the bike shop owner what I wanted: light and fast, strong and sturdy, and of course, economical. He immediately shot back at me: "faste…
- WRWaseem RazaJun 29, 2021
Producing Hebrew phonetics of ST into TT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLvRA44dq0k