LHIM Classes
6. Bible Translation and Detecting Bias
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Download: Restoration Theology Student Notes
Challenges of Translation
“Translator, traitor”: Lose/add meaning.
Every translation is commentary
English groove from 500 years – hard to break traditions.
Process of Translation
Critical texts: BHS (OT), NA/UBS (NT).
Formal equivalence: Literal, word-for-word (e.g., NASB).
Dynamic: Thought-for-thought, readable (e.g., NIV).
Review:…