Translating Truth

by Grudem, Wayne

• ISBN13: 9781581347555
• ISBN10: 1581347553
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-11-08
• Publisher: Crossway Books

Summary

Which translation do I choose?In an age when there is a wide choice of English Bible translations, the issues involved in Bible translating are steadily gaining interest. Consumers often wonder what separates one Bible version from another.The contributors to this book argue that there are significant differences between literal translations and the alternatives. The task of those who employ an essentially literal Bible translation philosophy is to produce a translation that remains faithful to the original languages, preserving as much of the original form and meaning as possible while still communicating effectively and clearly in the receptorsrs" languages.Translating Truthadvocates essentially literal Bible translation and in an attempt to foster an edifying dialogue concerning translation philosophy. It addresses what constitutes "good" translation, common myths about word-for-word translations, and the importance of preserving the authenticity of the Bible text. The essays in this book offer clear and enlightening insights into the foundational ideas of essentially literal Bible translation.

Table of Contents

Publisher's Note	7	(2)
Foreword	9	(6)
J. I. Packer
Contributors	15	(2)
Abbreviations of Scripture Versions	17	(2)
Are Only Some Words of Scripture Breathed Out by God? Why Plenary Inspiration Favors ``Essentially Literal'' Bible Translation	19	(38)
Wayne Grudem
Five Myths About Essentially Literal Bible Translation	57	(20)
Leland Ryken
What the Reader Wants and the Translator Can Give: First John as a Test Case	77	(36)
C. John Collins
Truth and Fullness of Meaning: Fullness Versus Reductionistic Semantics in Biblical Interpretation	113	(22)
Vern Sheridan Poythress
Revelation Versus Rhetoric: Paul and the First-century Corinthian Fad	135	(16)
Bruce Winter
General Index	151	(4)
Scripture Index	155