Modular Aggregation of Principles for Bible Translation
Articles, links, and files related to translation in general and Bible translation in particular.
- RBRobert BascomOct 16, 2016
Translation exhilaration
This podcast reminds us that work can be-perhaps should be-more than just about making a living. If this sounds elitist (after all, who gets to decide that his or her work will be enjoyable or meaningful?), we in Bible T…
- RBRobert BascomOct 12, 2016
Understanding Group Polarization with Bipolar Argumentation Frameworks
You may need an academia.edu account to view/download this. This podcast documents a good example of group polarization. Extracted text from http://www.academia.edu: LOG INSIGN UP We're trying Google Ads to subsidize ser…
- ZSZambolis SawkmieSep 30, 2016
Computers Decipher Burnt Scroll Found in Ancient Holy Ark
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/09/computers-decipher-ancient-hebrew-ein-gedi-scroll-bible-archaeology/
- RBRobert BascomSep 26, 2016
Bible Society Staff workshop-September 2016
Extracted text from https://www.dropbox.com: Sign in Download 2016-09 Haiti from Robert Bascom (UBS Global Mission) via Dropbox Business NameSizeModified English Bibles 1 English Bibles 2 Resources Last Circular_FED Car…
- SPStephen PattemoreSep 23, 2016
Joseph Hong's presentations from Bangkok 2016
Extracted text from 2016BKKWkshpBib_Culture1Outline.pdf: Bible Nature, Culture, Languages, Social Organizations Look at the Bible from the perspectives of study about human beings. Why from a cultural perspective? Unders…
- SPStephen PattemoreSep 22, 2016
Study Bibles
This is the my summary presentation from the Bangkok TO training workshop Extracted text from Without_Note_or_Comment.pptx: Without Note or Comment How do Study Bibles fit in the Bible Society Movements mission? 16th Cen…
- SPStephen PattemoreSep 22, 2016
Scrolling Logos with Paratext - Registration difficulties
Over many installations of both Paratext and Logos I have had intermittent difficulties getting them to interact as they should - both scrolling and accessing Logos resources through SLT. I recently found this fix on a P…
- JCJeremiah ChungSep 21, 2016
Website and definition of Scriptural Engagement
Extracted text from http://scripture-engagement.org: Log in Home Community News Blog Resources Scripture Engagement Essentials Advocacy for SE Research Results Ways of Engaging with Scripture Bible Reading Bible Study Bi…
- SPStephen PattemoreSep 21, 2016
UBS Asia-Pacific Translator Training Manual (2006)
Extracted text from TTGManual5ne.pdf: United Bible Societies ASIA-PACIFIC REGION TRANSLATOR TRAINING MANUAL United Bible Societies Asia Pacific Region Translator Training Manual Trial Edition 2004, 2006 United Bible Soci…
- SPStephen PattemoreSep 20, 2016
Simon Wong's Translation Checking presentation
Extracted text from Translation_Checking.pptx: Adapted from: Translation checking Outline of types --- Simon Wong (Global Translation Advisor) Outline Types of translation projects New translation Revisions (major / mino…
- RBRobert BascomSep 18, 2016
Conceptual Metaphors
This is NOT a political post. Whatever your politics, the idea that human cognition is influenced by mostly unconsciously-held conceptual metaphors is worth examining. Everyone engages in this kind of "motivated cognitio…
- RBRobert BascomSep 18, 2016
Does sense affect the sounds of words?
As unlikely as this may seem, it does have some support in what are known as phonaesthemes within languages. For example, in English: gl- seems to be related to emanation of light, as in "glow, glimmer, glisten," etc., a…
- DSDaud SoesiloSep 16, 2016
4 Ways to Upgrade to Logos 7
Logos has provided a variety of ways for you to upgrade your current base package, so that you can choose an upgrade option that works for your needs and budget. Here’s the link to 4 options to upgrade: https://www.logos…
- GPGreg PruettSep 16, 2016
Johnson University Online ICS Masters with a Concentration in Bible Translation
Now anyone who can take masters level classes in English and has internet access can take the complete online translation program at Johnson University. The classes include biblical exegesis, missiology, linguistics, tra…
- EWernst wendlandSep 14, 2016
Singin' the Psalms
Check it out, click on the link below for some samples--Southern style Fernando Ortega--sounds of the Psalms! http://wendellk.com/ Singer-songwriter and hymn writer Latest Album New album available for pre-order now! It…
- RBRobert BascomSep 12, 2016
English Bibles
Others have already done more extensive work in this area (see the various resource references and links in the comment section of the MAP post here: https://map.bloomfire.com/questions/201429). But sometimes less can be…
- RBRobert BascomSep 12, 2016
Linguistic attitudes
As I prepare for a training of Bible Society staff in an English setting on the topic of English versions of the Bible, I find myself circling back to the theme of how our identities are bound together with our language…
- RBRobert BascomSep 9, 2016
Dress codes (just for fun)
As a group of us were recently planning for an upcoming international training, the question of "dress codes" came up. In international contexts, this can be surprisingly complicated. Not only do the usual "rules" of occ…
- SPStephen PattemoreSep 6, 2016
How direct can a direct translation be? - Christo van der Merwe
Extracted text from Howdirectcan_a_direct_translation_be__Christo_H_J_van_der_Merwe_HTS_2016_.pdf: http://www.hts.org.za Open Access HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies ISSN: (Online) 2072-8050, (Print) 0259-9422…
- SPStephen PattemoreSep 6, 2016
A New Type of Church Bible? - Christo van der Merwe
Extracted text from New_Type_of_Church_Bible.pdf: Original Research Original Research http://www.hts.org.za doi:10.4102/hts.v68i1.1204 Author: Christo H.J. van der Merwe1 Affiliation: 1Department of Ancient Studies, Univ…