Modular Aggregation of Principles for Bible Translation
Articles, links, and files related to translation in general and Bible translation in particular.
- ASAaron ShryockJun 29, 2021
Why read the Scriptures aloud?
John Wycliffe and his colleagues argued for Bible translation based on the scriptural command to preach. Later, the Reformers argued for translation based on the importance of reading. For the last hundred years or so, t…
- JCJeremiah ChungJun 29, 2021
Post Bible Translation Careers or Vocations
The original heading is "Post Bible Translation Careers). I added "or Vocations" For the difference between Career and Vacation: https://authenticwildness.com/career-vs-vocation-what-is-your-passion/ For me, I think Bibl…
- EWernst wendlandJun 22, 2021
More Literal Than Thou
The preceding is the title of an insightful article on this subject in the latest July-August issue of Christianity Today. Written by Daniel Stevens, it is tucked away in a Special Bible Advertising Section towards the e…
- AWAndré Wehrli-AllenbachJun 18, 2021
Survey: Comprehension Testing during a Consultant Check ("UNS check")
Dear colleagues, What is your experience when testing translations with speakers of the language, who were not involved in the translation process (sometimes called "uninitiated native speakers") during a consultant chec…
- ACAndrew CaseJun 16, 2021
Interview with Dave Brunn about Bible Translation
Some of you may enjoy this interview with author and PNG translator Dave Brunn from Ethnos360. His book is extremely helpful for laypeople to understand Bible translation better. https://anchor.fm/andrew-case1/episodes/R…
- ACAndrew CaseJun 16, 2021
Hebrew training videos for offline use
We realize that some of you might want to facilitate Hebrew training with our videos but don't have internet in your location, or the bandwidth is too low. To help with that we've created several options: This free, safe…
- POPaul O'RearJun 7, 2021
Alpha with Angela
Angela Taylor recently joined our Translation Resources team @ SIL International and she is developing 'Alpha with Angela' in coordination with Andrew and Bethany Case and their wonderful, 'Aleph with Beth'. We're really…
- ASAaron ShryockJun 1, 2021
20 Quotes from Miles Coverdale
I have really enjoyed learning about the history of our English Bible. I think that we could all probably say the same, if we could know more about the translators who went before us over the centuries. I appreciate Mile…
Andy Warren-RothlinMay 29, 2021Patriotic Bibles
The various kinds of 'customised Bibles' (e.g. products for special occasions, particular denominations etc.) include nationally branded and marketed editions, such as those with a flag and some history (as in this examp…
- KCKenneth CherneyMay 28, 2021
Study Bibles
Can anyone point me to discussions of the theoretical foundation underlying study Bibles--purpose(s), legitimate and illegitimate; what does and doesn't belong in the notes, etc.? Ernst-August Gutt's work on the mismatch…
- Andy Warren-RothlinMay 27, 2021
A Guide to Bible Translation - now available in Logos
For more about this resource, see here and the reviews here and here (the latter requires paying access to the journal). If you have the Translator's Workplace collection, this will now download automatically into your L…
- Andy Warren-RothlinMay 21, 2021
Annonce : Des Manuels de traduction disponibles pour plus d'un tiers de la Bible !
Nous avons le grand plaisir d’annoncer la parution en Paratext d’une nouvelle édition des Manuels de traduction. Jusqu’à présent, la ressource Paratext HBKFRA Manuels de traduction comprenait juste neuf titres ; la nouve…
- DWDaniel WhitenackMay 21, 2021
Augmented Quality Assessment (AQuA 💦)
Translation checking has a significant impact on the quality of Bible translation efforts, but also constrains their pace. The intent of the Augmented Quality Assessment (or AQuA) project is to develop capacity and incre…
- SVSeth Vitrano-WilsonMay 13, 2021
Arlington Statement Roundtable
Join us for an online panel discussion on the Arlington Statement on Bible Translation on June 9th, at 4pm MST (10pm UTC). Panelists include: Bill Barrick, ESV and NET Bible translator Georges Houssney, Lead Translator o…
- ASAaron ShryockApr 27, 2021
Translation and Pentecost, Part II
On Pentecost, the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples in Jerusalem. They preached fearlessly, and by the end of the day, about three thousand people had been baptized! In the first article in this series, we looked at…
Drew MaustApr 22, 2021E-book : Traduire la Bible : comment s'y prendre est désormais disponible
Annonce de la coordinatrice de formation SIL Afrique Francophone Traduire la Bible : comment s'y prendre J'ai la joie de vous annoncer que la version électronique du livre Traduire la Bible: comment s'y prendre (traducti…
- JWJohn WilliamsApr 19, 2021
Romans 9: A story of grace that knows no bounds
Almost everything I have heard or read about Romans 9 in theology classes, thick books, sermons, videos, talks, etc., seem to miss the main point. They focus on things that Paul himself was not focusing on. Paul has a ma…
- RDReinier de BloisApr 19, 2021
Call for Papers - BT 2021
Extracted text from 3_fold_brochure_Mar30.pdf: Call for Papers Submit an Abstract by May 7, 2021 Length of abstract: 150-250 words Additional information available at: www.btconference.org/for-abstracts Submit your abstr…
- NMNick MessmerApr 14, 2021
Comprehensible Input and Communicative Methods with Bethany Case
In this episode of the Biblical Languages Podcast, Kevin Grasso interviews Bethany Case about comprehensible input and communicative methods, why they matter for language acquisition, and how she's incorporating them int…
- NMNick MessmerApr 14, 2021
The Four Strands of Language Learning with Paul Nation
In this episode of the Biblical Languages Podcast, Kevin Grasso interviews Paul Nation on his famous "four strands" of language learning, as well as many other second-language acquisition principles and methods. Paul Nat…