A Brief History of English Bible Translations
Author: Laurence M. Vance
Publisher:
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 114
ISBN-13: 9780962889813
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Laurence M. Vance
Publisher:
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 114
ISBN-13: 9780962889813
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Donald L. Brake
Publisher: Baker Books
Published: 2008-09-15
Total Pages: 360
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Presents the history of the translation of the Bible into English, from the fourteenth century to the twentieth century.
Author: Frederick Fyvie Bruce
Publisher: James Clarke & Co.
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 292
ISBN-13: 9780718890315
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The Bible in the English language is among the great achievements of all time, not only as a masterpiece of inspired writing but as a witness to the place of the Scriptures in the life of the English-speaking peoples, and Bruce's work, recognised for 30 years as the best on its subject, documents its history and shows the impact of some of the translations on the use and development of the English language. Formerly The English Bible, this comprehensive study of the various English translationsof the Bible is again available in paperback. The author traces the story from the earliest partial translations in Saxon times, through Wycliffe, Tyndale and The King James Version, to the publication of such contemporary versions as The New English Bible, The New American Standard Version, The Living Bible, and The Good News Bible. Authoritative and highly readable, this remains one of the standard works on its subject.
Author: Harry Freedman
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2016-05-05
Total Pages: 257
ISBN-13: 1472921690
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →In 1535, William Tyndale, the first man to produce an English version of the Bible in print, was captured and imprisoned in Belgium. A year later he was strangled and then burned at the stake. His co-translator was also burned. In that same year the translator of the first Dutch Bible was arrested and beheaded. These were not the first, nor were they the last instances of extreme violence against Bible translators. The Murderous History of Bible Translations tells the remarkable, and bloody, story of those who dared translate the word of God. The Bible has been translated far more than any other book. To our minds it is self-evident that believers can read their sacred literature in a language they understand. But the history of Bible translations is far more contentious than reason would suggest. Bible translations underlie an astonishing number of religious conflicts that have plagued the world. Harry Freedman, author of The Talmud: A Biography describes brilliantly the passions and strong emotions that arise when deeply held religious convictions are threatened or undermined. He tells of the struggle for authority and orthodoxy in a world where temporal power was always subjugated to the divine. A world in which the idea of a Bible for all was so important that many were willing to give up their time, their security and often their lives.
Author: William J. Chamberlin
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Published: 1991-12-10
Total Pages: 946
ISBN-13: 0313369151
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →While other Bible catalogs are available, this comprehensive reference book is destined to become the standard in the field. Chamberlin's one-volume work traces the publication history of multiple editions of Bible translations and offers valuable decriptive annotations. The catalog not only includes complete Bibles, but also Old and New Testaments, partial texts, commentaries that include translations, children's Bibles, Apocryphal writings, and the Koran, as well. Other bibliographies are usually limited to editions commonly found in academic libraries, but Chamberlin's guide also includes Bibles found in private collections. Overall, this catalogue contains more than five times as many entries of different English translations as two other Bible bibliographies, those by Hill and Herbert, combined. The entries are grouped in 151 categories, and within each category entries are listed in chronological order. The accompanying annotations identify the translator and provide an overview of the contents of each work. The detailed indexes make this bibliography a convenient tool for researchers. Bible scholars, collectors, and rare book dealers will find this catalogue a necessary addition to their libraries.
Author: David Dewey
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Published: 2005-01-27
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 0830832734
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →David Dewey offers an easy-to-use handbook for digging through the mountain of Bible translation options until you find the right Bible for the right purpose.
Author: Philip A. Noss
Publisher: Storia e Letteratura
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 570
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Edited by Philip A. Noss. Sixteen biblical scholars, linguists, theorericians, and translation professionals have collaborated to present an overview of the Bible translation from the time of the Septuagint, the Targums, and the Latin Vulgate through the Reformation and Counter Reformation, and into the present day when mother-tongue speakers have replaced the missionary translators of the colonial era. This is the inaugural volume in a series of monographs. Paper Back, 542 pages.
Author: Roland H. Worth
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 1992
Total Pages: 216
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Since the Greeks first translated the Hebrew Bible (the Septuagint version), each new translation has been colored by theological assumptions and marked by controversies. Using documents by the translators themselves, early material about Bible translations, and contemporary justifications (and criticisms) of various existing and proposed translations, this book looks at numerous prominent Bible renderings, including Hebrew to Greek, post-Septuagint, European, and English translations. Introductory essays set each extract in historical context.
Author: Bruce M. Metzger
Publisher: Baker Academic
Published: 2001-10
Total Pages: 208
ISBN-13: 0801022827
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Outlines the historical development of biblical translation, including analyses of over fifty versions of the Bible.
Author: Leland Ryken
Publisher: Crossway
Published: 2009-09-02
Total Pages: 210
ISBN-13: 1433522756
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →From the KJV to the NIV, NLT, ESV, and beyond, English Bible translations have never been as plentiful as they are today. This proliferation has also brought confusion regarding translation differences and reliability. This book brings clarity to the issues and makes a strong case for an essentially literal approach. Taking into account the latest developments in Bible translation, Leland Ryken expertly clarifies the issues that underlie modern Bible translation by defining the terms that govern this discipline and offering a helpful Q&A. He then contrasts the two main translation traditions-essentially literal and dynamic equivalence-and concludes with sound reasons for choosing the former, with suggestions for using such a translation in the church. This book will appeal to thoughtful readers who have questions about Bible translation; individuals, churches, and ministries in the process of choosing a translation; and college and seminary students and faculty.