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Changes, changes, changes…

If you have visited this site previously, you will notice that it has changed somewhat. The Blog which was rather peripheral to the site is now the front page. Most of the other content, including photographs and contact details will eventually be added once more. But it will take a wee while. I’m going to […]

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Bible Translation

The New Testament in Gullah

The language that gave us the song “Kumbaya” and the words yam, nanny, and gumbo now has a Bible to call its own. Christianity Today has a fascinating article on the translation of the New Testament into Gullah a language spoken on the islands of the coast of Georgia and the Carolinas.The Word from Geecheetown […]

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Bible Translation

Translating Colossians 1:20

In our Sunday morning service yesterday we had a reading of one of my favourite verses. Colossians 1:20. Rather surprisingly, the reading was from a translation we don’t often use at our Church; the English Standard Version or ESV. and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making […]

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Bible Translation Mission Theology

Why is Bible Translation Important?

We have been involved in Bible translation for over twenty years now. Obviously, we think that translating the Scriptures is vitally important and we’ve posted things elsewhere on this website that indicate why. However, I’d be very interested to know what reasons others have for thinking that Bible translation is important. Why, should people in […]

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Bible Translation Reviews

Are Sisters Brothers

I really must get round to writing something myself in the next few days. In the meantime, there is another excellent article on the Better Bible Blog entitled Are Sisters Brothers? This gives a great insight into the problems that Bible translators can face with seemingly simple terms when one language does not completely overlap […]

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Bible Translation Reviews

Better Bibles Blog: Luke 2:16 How many were in the manger?

Better Bibles Blog: Luke 2:16 How many were in the manger? The NRSV has the following wording for Luke 2:16 So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. If you think about it, this is rather confusing. How many people were in the manger? Just Jesus? […]

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Bible Translation Reviews

Translation and Gender Issues

Gordon Tisher of the Balafon blog has posted an interesting article on translation and gender issues. He is specifically commenting on some of the questions raised by the Inclusive edition of the NIV, but he actually gives a good basic introduction to what Bible translation is all about. It’s well worth a read, though it […]