Modular Aggregation of Principles for Bible Translation
Articles, links, and files related to translation in general and Bible translation in particular.
- MDMarijke de LangNov 26, 2016
Theologygrams
A funny booklet in which exegetical issues are explained in diagrams - nice for PPT presentations. Wild's comment: "If you've never seen \\"The Shawshank Redemption\\" I can only apologize.
- MDMarijke de LangNov 25, 2016
Sarah Coakley - Why Study Theology?
Extracted text from attached content: Skip navigation Sign in Search Playback isn't supported on this device. 0:00 / 6:59 Sarah Coakley - Why Study Theology? Closer To Truth Subscribe26K 2,381 views 37 6 Published on Mar…
- MDMarijke de LangNov 21, 2016
Sacrifice Regained: Evolution, Cooperation and God
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- JHJim HarriesNov 21, 2016
Doing theological education in Africa without African languages
MT = Mother Tongue (This is written from within East Africa.) "How was the youth seminar, I asked a missionary colleague. "Very good," he responded. More analysis of the youth seminar came later. "It was like we were in…
Andy Warren-RothlinNov 21, 2016The Dream of a Perfect Text: Textual Criticism and Biblical Inerrancy in Early Modern Europe
This fascinating article (shared by the author on academia.edu) traces the early history of textual criticism during the Renaissance and Reformation, and the accompanying rise of inerrantism. (This is the article from wh…
- RCRoy CiampaNov 17, 2016
"As You Go, Make Disciples"?
This is something I wrote 8 years ago for an alumni forum ("Every Thought Captive") of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, which is now found in the archives of that forum. Some translators might find it helpful. Your c…
- RBRobert BascomNov 17, 2016
UBS guidelines for mentoring new consultants
Here is a draft, provisional, crowd-sourced basic list of resources for BT consultants which is already in MAP. It is likely to be considered by many people to more complete and up-to-date than the one contained in the a…
- RBRobert BascomNov 17, 2016
UBS Consultant Training
Extracted text from Bascom_Robert_consultant_training.pptx: UBS CONSULTANT TRAINING ORIENTATION, TRAINING, OR EDUCATION? HISTORY Traditional UBS Translation Consultant requirements: Ph.D. required for application to Tran…
- NLNicholas LamméNov 16, 2016
Brief Analysis of the Trinitarian Bible Society's Revision of the Reina Valera 1909
The Costa Rican Bible Society has just released this analysis of the SBT's revision of the Reina Valera 1909. It is in Spanish (en español). Extracted text from Analisis_de_la_Revision_de_la_RV1909_por_la_SBT.pdf: Un anl…
- RCRoy CiampaNov 15, 2016
"Bible Translation" edition of journal, Open Theology, edited by Mark Strauss.
Table of contents: Editorial for the Topical Issue “Bible Translation” Strauss, Mark L. Poeticizing the Psalter in an African Language Wendland, Ernst R. Freeing Biblical Poetry to Sing Boerger, Brenda H. Translating the…
- RBRobert BascomNov 10, 2016
What didn't work
This post comes from a suggestion by our colleague M. Baloyi. He suggested that some of us UBS "ancestors" might share our experiences with some of the younger TOs and thus help then avoid making the same mistakes they h…
- RCRoy CiampaNov 7, 2016
The Greek Verb Revisited
The Greek Verb Revisited represents the cutting edge of studies on the verb in Koine Greek. This is must reading for those who want to be up on the latest linguistic work on the Greek verb. Not easy reading, but importan…
- Andy Warren-RothlinNov 6, 2016
Arabic translators did far more than just preserve Greek philosophy
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- LGLuis GarabitoNov 5, 2016
The human body in the Old Testament
La parte en gris la he tomado de una presentación de Robert Bascom. Gracias Bob !!! Extracted text from PARTES_DEL_CUERPO_Y_SIGNIFICADO_B_BLICO.pdf: HEBREO ESPAOL SENTIDO Leb Corazn, mente Intencin Pensamiento Nefesh Alm…
- RBRobert BascomOct 31, 2016
15 minute history
Extracted text from http://15minutehistory.org: 15 Minute HistoryA podcast for educators, students, and history buffs SearchMain menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Podcast Index Speaker Index Subject…
- RCRoy CiampaOct 29, 2016
Introduction to Unit Delimitation in NT Texts
This is a narrated PowerPoint presentation I have used in my course on Interpreting the New Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. It is slightly dated, but may be of some help to Bible translators and others…
- RBRobert BascomOct 22, 2016
Suriname TO training, October 2016
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- JCJeremiah ChungOct 22, 2016
Comparing current BT project practice and 12 principles of Agile Software
The 12 Principles of Agile Software Our highest priority is to satisfy the customer through early and continuous delivery of valuable software. Welcome changing requirements, even late in development. Agile processes har…
- RBRobert BascomOct 21, 2016
George Washington and the Cherry Tree
The PowerPoint below will not make much sense unless you know the legend of George Washington and the Cherry Tree. I include a link to the legend/myth here: I use the Cherry Tree legend to point to how some possible leve…
- JHJim HarriesOct 20, 2016
Culture-critic comments on language imperialism and translation
Below, work on translation by Peking University scholar Dr. Thorsten J. Pattberg from Germany. ·A great piece that should make the West think very seriously about its globalisation project: Language and Empire: my langua…