Category Archives: Translation

Did the Bible go through Countless Revisions? – Mike Licona, PhD

Has the Bible been through a number of additions and revisions? Mike Licona answers this question. (Video 2:55)

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An Introduction to the Septuagint, the Old Testament in Greek

Posted on January 6, 2013 by

Opening paragraph: In our readings from Justin in the past and coming weeks, Justin makes a spirited case for Christianity on the basis of the Old Testament. Though Justin had access to the “memoirs of the apostles,” which likely included … Continue reading →

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Five More Myths about Bible Translations and the Transmission of the Text by Daniel Wallace

Posted on January 4, 2013 by

Opening paragraph: There’s an old Italian proverb that warns translators about jumping in to the task: “Traduttori? Traditori!” Translation: “Translators? Traitors!” The English proverb, “Something’s always lost in the translation,” is clearly illustrated in this instance. In Italian the two … Continue reading →

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Scot McKnight’s Review of N.T. Wright’s Kingdom New Testament

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

This is about N.T. Wright’s translation of the New Testament.  Here’s an excerpt: I’m not hearing much chat about Tom Wright’s new translation of the New Testament, called The Kingdom New Testament, but it sure does deserve careful consideration to be … Continue reading →

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Fifteen Myths about Bible Translation « Daniel B. Wallace

Posted on October 12, 2012 by

Fifteen Myths about Bible Translation « Daniel B. Wallace.

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Translators as Interpreters | Hope’s Reason

Posted on August 25, 2012 by

Here’s how Stephen J. Bedard’s post begins: How important is it to know the Bible’s original languages?  Is it good enough to just rely on your favourite translation?  I think it is indeed a good idea to gain some knowledge … Continue reading →

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List of English Bible translations – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Posted on June 30, 2012 by

List of English Bible translations – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

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What Papias Said About the Gospels of Mark and Matthew

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

Church historian Eusebius (AD 263 – 339) here reports on what Papias had written in the first third of the Second Century: “When Mark was the interpreter [or translator] of Peter, he wrote down accurately everything that he recalled of … Continue reading →

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Daniel B. Wallace on the Meaning of “Lucifer”

Posted on April 1, 2012 by

Dan Wallace explains that Lucifer does not always mean Satan.  Rather, it means “morning star,” and so its further meaning is defined by the respective context in which it is used. Daniel B. Wallace.

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Jew, Judeans, and Commas | Storied Theology

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

New Testament scholar Daniel Kirk helps us better understand what to think when we see the word “Jew” in the Bible.  Here’s how it starts… A conversation that has been going on for some time now in the study of … Continue reading →

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