I posit some quick thoughts on an excellent post by Rich Rhodes at Better Bibles Blog. The subject is whether pastors should be translators.
Via Wayne Leman from Better Bibles Blog pointed out some excellent statements on translation from Michael Burer of the NET Bible. Here are the points: Just because something has always been translated a certain way does not mean that it is correct. We should always value the light ancient documents shed on our understanding of the Scriptures, even [...]
Wayne Leman, from the absolute must Better Bibles Blog, wrote a great little post on explaining the words in a Bible translation. He communicated perfectly something I’ve been trying—and failing—to get across to folks for years. The issue is whether or not someone has to further explain the meaning of a Bible translation to others. Now, [...]
The first installment in a new addition to this blog: Translations in Focus. Taking a closer look at the NRSV.
