Modular Aggregation of Principles for Bible Translation
Articles, links, and files related to translation in general and Bible translation in particular.
- DSDaud SoesiloDec 13, 2020
Why Read the Bible in the Original Languages? (Peeters, 2020)
Takamitsu Muraoka, known for his Hebrew, Aramaic and Syriac grammars as well as Septuagint studies, wrote a helpful and non-technical book Why Read the Bible in the Original Languages? that will encourage mother tongue B…
- TVTheo van der LouwDec 8, 2020
Video: el Pentateuco samaritano
https://youtu.be/-AHeP8m5r1c
- ASAaron ShryockDec 7, 2020
Toward a Theology of Translation
It is essential to have a biblically-based theology of Bible translation in order to correctly understand the importance of the task, its place in the purposes of God for humanity, and its ultimate potential to give glor…
Andy Warren-RothlinDec 1, 2020Le Sycomore sur Point-Théo
Extracted text from https://point-theo.com/le-sycomore-ou-penser-pour-mieux-traduire/: MENU Le Sycomore, ou penser pour mieux traduire Auteur: Sara Le Levier La traduction de la Bible est une discipline exigeante mais co…
- ASAaron ShryockNov 23, 2020
William Whitaker and Bible Translation, Part III
With his final breath, William Whitaker told those with him, I desire not to live, but only so far as I may do God and his Church service. William Whitaker died after a short illness at age 47, yet he had already served…
- ASAaron ShryockNov 13, 2020
A Prayer for Bible Translation
Hasten the day, O Lord, when all who love you and your word are gathered around your throne, from every tribe, tongue, and nation, praising you with one voice, in one heavenly tongue, for all eternity. https://www.aarona…
- BMBrian MigliazzaNov 11, 2020
Translation News - Nov 2020
View this email in your browser November 2020 Translation News Written versus Reading Tradition in the Hebrew Bible - Aaron Hornkohl Translation Studies Zoom Webinar with Lénart de Regt (UBS): Linguistic Coherence in Bib…
- PPaulNov 9, 2020
Key Terms of the Old Testament
The Key Terms of the Old Testament editors are pleased to announce a release of eleven new articles, bringing the total number of Key Terms covered to 48. We anticipate further releases over the next 12 to 16 months. Our…
- THTobias HoustonNov 9, 2020
Katy Barnwell's 4th Edition in Portuguese?
Does anyone know if there is a Portuguese version of Katy Barnwell's 4th edition of her Bible Translation: An Introductory Course in Translation Principles? I have a print edition of it in English, along with the teacher…
- SLSara Le LevierNov 4, 2020
Le Sycomore 14.1
Lien pour le téléchargement : http://www.ubs-translations.org/sycomore/numero\_actuel/ TABLE DES MATIÈRES Le mot de la rédaction La version de base : un outil pour conserver le contexte littéraire dans la traduction Paul…
- THTobias HoustonNov 4, 2020
Biblical Translation and Christianization in Medieval Nubia
Little is known about the precise nature of Christianity in the Medieval Nubian kingdoms. The opinions about the type of Christian faith and practice in medieval Nubia have always concentrated around pro- and contra-Chal…
- JSJeff ShrumOct 29, 2020
Expand your Team with Paratext Lite
Paratext Lite, Paratext for Android devices, has been a surprising success. We assumed users would want a tablet to use it, but most Paratext Lite users have it on their phones. Interviewing users, we have discovered it…
- ASAaron ShryockOct 28, 2020
Who are we translating for? The world, the language community, or the church?
Over the years, I've gradually shifted in my understanding of the audience for Bible translation from "all nations" to the language community and, most recently, to the church. Here are some of the reasons why: https://a…
- JSJeff ShrumOct 27, 2020
Searching based on Hebrew verb stems in Paratext
There are many software tools available for the study of the Hebrew text. In my role as a Paratext trainer, I have found that many users do not know how to do morphological searches for Hebrew forms. In this 4-minute vid…
- MEMaría Elena González YáñezOct 26, 2020
Gracias a Dios
https://biblialsm.com/blsm/mateo/ https://biblialsm.com/blsm/galatas/ https://biblialsm.com/blsm/efesios/
Drew MaustOct 26, 2020Virtual Conference: Recent Archaeological & Historical Studies of Ancient Israel
From October 25 to 28, New York University is sponsoring a 4-day virtual conference, "The Land That I Will Show You" Recent Archaeological & Historical Studies of Ancient Israel. This event is free to join and open to th…
- CMCynthia Miller-NaudéOct 26, 2020
Call for Papers: “COMMUNITY TRANSLATION/INTERPRETING IN AFRICAN CONTEXT”
CALL FOR PAPERS: “COMMUNITY TRANSLATION/INTERPRETING IN AFRICAN CONTEXT” SECOND BIENNIAL CONFERENCE OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR TRANSLATION STUDIES IN AFRICA 7-12 JUNE 2021, VIRTUAL, HOSTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, LEGON,…
- DSDaud SoesiloOct 25, 2020
A Handbook on Judges-review
Extracted text from http://www.bookreviews.org/: Click here to get the answers to the most commonly asked RBL questions. Review of Biblical Literature Blog The Review of Biblical Literature (RBL), founded by the Society…
- Drew MaustOct 25, 2020
Maeve Olohan, Translation and Practice Theory (Routledge, 2020)
Maeve Olohan, Translation and Practice Theory, Translation Theories Explored (London ; New York: Routledge, 2020). Translation and Practice Theory is a timely and theoretically innovative study linking professional pract…
- Drew MaustOct 25, 2020
The Septuagint translation as the key to the etymology and identification of precious stones in the Bible
Jacobus A. Naudé and Cynthia L. Miller-Naudé, “The Septuagint Translation as the Key to the Etymology and Identification of Precious Stones in the Bible,” HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies 76.4 (2020): 17. htt…