Author : Vern S. Poythress
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 43,27 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Philosophy
ISBN :
Two scholars and theology professors explore the controversy surrounding the use of gender-inclusive language in Bible translations and show the subtle changes in interpretation that can result.
Author : Vern S. Poythress
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 17,54 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Bible
ISBN : 9780805424416
Instead of letting the language change naturally, as the speakers feel the need for new forms, those who are pushing political correctness are trying to impose change on language from the outside. The politically correct language movement attempts to speed up and control the direction of language change. It is a conscious attempt to mold the language into the form that certain people think it should take rather than let it take its normal course. From a theoretical linguistic point of view such an attempt would be doomed to failure if it weren't for the fact that those who are controlling the movement have managed to give us a guilty conscience on the subject. We have been made to feel that somehow we are being insensitive to the feelings of various groups if we say the wrong thing, and so we try to follow the dictates of the "language police" as Poythress and Grudem have termed them.
Author : D. A. Carson
Publisher : Apollos
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 31,32 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Bible
ISBN :
The highly contentious and controversial topic of translating the Bible is discussed in this sensitively written guide to the issues involved. These include translation theory, gender & the debate that still surrounds the NIV inclusive language version.
Author : Dave Brunn
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 36,55 MB
Release : 2013-03-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830827153
Dave Brunn has been an international Bible translator for many years. Here he divulges the inner workings of translation practice to help us sort out the many competing claims for superiority among English Bible translations. His professional assessments and conclusions will be a great help to all seeking truth in translation.
Author : Jason BeDuhn
Publisher : University Press of America
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 24,97 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 9780761825562
Truth in Translation is a critical study of Biblical translation, assessing the accuracy of nine English versions of the New Testament in wide use today. By looking at passages where theological investment is at a premium, the author demonstrates that many versions deviate from accurate translation under the pressure of theological bias.
Author : James F. McGrath
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 13,75 MB
Release : 2021-02-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1532680627
Dehumanization has led to serious misinterpretation of the Gospels. On the one hand, Christians have often made Jesus so much more than human that it seemed inappropriate to ask about the influence other human beings had on him, male or female. On the other hand, women have been treated as less than fully human, their names omitted from stories and their voices and influence on Jesus neglected. When we ask the question this book does, what Jesus learned from women, puzzling questions that have frustrated readers of the Gospels throughout history suddenly find solutions. Weaving cutting edge biblical scholarship together with an element of historical fiction and a knack for writing for a general audience, James McGrath makes the stories of women in the New Testament come alive, and sheds fresh light on the figure of Jesus as well. This book is a must read for scholars, students, and anyone else interested in Jesus and/or in the role of ancient women in the context of their times.
Author : Denny Burk
Publisher :
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 30,11 MB
Release : 2015-09-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781596381391
Challenging misconceptions on all sides of the homosexuality debate, Burk and Lambert show how a biblical view of same-sex orientation, temptation, and desire gives hope for profound personal change.
Author : Vern S. Poythress
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 47,11 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Bible
ISBN : 0310409713
"Many years ago, upon reading Thomas S. Kuhn's work "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions", I was taken aback by the obvious parallels between the subject of that book and the field of biblical exegesis. It seemed strange then-- and more so now after all these years-- that no one had sought to draw out the implications of Kuhn's ideas for better understanding the conflicts that frequently arise over the interpretation of Scripture." --(from the preface) In this new volume of the Foundation of Contemporary Interpretation series, Vern Poythress gives an explanation of the conflicts that often arise between science and the interpretation of Scripture. Novices and experts alike will be fascinated by the author's clear and perceptive account of the relationship between science and hermeneutics. Pythress' analysis will help students of the Bible appreciate the origin and nature of interpretive disputes, aid students in developing exegetical skills, and allow students to examine opposing views.
Author : Ron Rhodes
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 33,35 MB
Release : 2009-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0736931368
Given the wealth of English translations of the Bible available today, how can anyone know which is the right one for them? The options seem overwhelming. Biblical scholar Ron Rhodes provides an easy-to-read guide that takes the guesswork out of choosing a Bible. He critiques the prominent theories of translation, lets readers in on the debate about gender-inclusive language, and thoroughly covers the major English translations from the King James Version to the New Living Translation and everything in between, including the two most recent Bibles for Catholics. His examination of each version includes the story behind the translation the translation theory used the intended readership pluses and minuses comparisons with other translations A unique feature is Rhodes' look at secondary factors to keep in mind when choosing a Bible, such as the type size, the quality of the paper, the existence and placement of cross references and other study helps, and the types of bindings. The result is an indispensable guide to help readers through the maze of choosing the translation best suited for them.
Author : Jonathan Merritt
Publisher : Convergent Books
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 48,91 MB
Release : 2018-08-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1601429312
In a rapidly changing culture, many of us struggle to talk about faith. We can no longer assume our friends understand words such as grace or gospel. Others, like lost and sin, have become so negative they are nearly conversation-enders. Jonathan Merritt knows this frustration well. After moving from the Bible Belt to New York City, he discovered that the sacred terms he used to describe his spiritual life didn’t connect as they had in the past. This launched him into an exploration of an increasing American reluctance to talk about faith—and the data he uncovered revealed a quiet crisis of affecting millions. In this groundbreaking book, Jonathan revives ancient expressions through incisive cultural commentary, vulnerable personal narratives, and surprising biblical insights. Both provocative and liberating, Learning to Speak God from Scratch will breathe new life into your spiritual conversations and invite you into the embrace of the God who inhabits them.
