The Bible Translator: Volume 31, Issue 1

Past editors of the journal review the history of the publication and its continuing purpose. View Less

This critique of W. N. Pickering’s The Identity of the NT Text reviews the methodology for textual criticism. The text which is found in the majority of Greek manuscripts is not necessarily the original text. Eclecticism is defended. Causes of textual variation are cited. View Less

Meaning is found in the structure of a discourse as well as in its content. A dynamically equivalent translation ought to match structural features natural to the target language with those of the original language so that the effect on the audience is also equivalent. Provides examples from Amos. View Less

Dividing prophetic speech from reported popular speech in Isa 8:19f is difficult. Discusses two main possibilities: (1) the RSV reinforces the point made in the preceding verses; and (2) the NEB emphasizes the contrast with the earlier verses. The two translations cannot be combined; the translator must choose on the basis of context and word usage. View Less

The real value of the 1978 revision of the Segond Bible lies in its notes, references and glossary. The translation is very conservative, following the earlier translation. Poor textual decisions and exegesis, a lack of consistency in translation principles and technical flaws weaken the text’s effectiveness. View Less

A review of the Living Bible NT (LNT) by Eldon Jay Epp is summarized: The LNT has a definite evangelical bias in terminology used and Judaism is presented in a negative light. The review by Epp is recommended to the attention of future revisors of the LNT. View Less

This very literal translation of Luke, with notes, appears in a general series of classics. The translation shows some doctrinal bias. Used critically, it may provide the translator with valuable ideas, but essentially at the level of individual words. View Less