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Henry E. Neufeld. What's in a Version?
Preface
Introduction
Greek and Hebrew Texts
1: What Goes into a Bible Version?
The Text
The Translation Method
The Translators
Details of Style and Method
Some Examples
John the Immerser?
How Large was Nineveh?
2: Creating and Preserving the Bible. What is the Bible?
Study or Read?
Authoring the Bible
Key Dates in the History of the English Bible
3: The Biblical Text
Extra Info: Some Errors about Modern Texts
The Process of Textual Criticism
Examining the Manuscripts
Examples
Extra Info: Higher and Lower Criticism
4: Translators
5: Translation Methods
6: Receptor Language
7: Special Characteristics
Capitalization of Pronouns for God and/or Jesus and for the Spirit
Designation of Divine Names
Conversion of Weights and Measures
Transposition of Geographical Names
Translation of Names with Special Meaning
8: Choosing a Bible
Who will use the Bible?
What will the Bible be used for?
Under what circumstances?
9: Bible Comparison Charts
Explanation of the Rating Values
Appendix A: Understanding the Formality and Functionality Charts
Formal Equivalence
Functionality
Appendix B: The KJV and KJV Only
Appendix C: Versions Not in the Mainstream
Appendix D: Inspiration and Biblical Authority
Glossary
Additional Reading and Resources
Web Documents:
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What's in a Version?
Henry E. Neufeld
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5. Receptor Language and Audience
What choices must be made concerning the language into which the Bible will be translated? Should the language be elevated and spiritual? Should it be easily understood? Should it be colloquial? We’ll discuss children’s Bibles, Bibles intended for evangelism, for those who speak English as a second language, for seasoned churchgoers, and other groups.
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