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For a number of centuries, the western mind has searched for truth rooted in. It begins with brief treatments of the background to the bible and its translation, the various approaches to translation, and the specific origins of nine translation versions in wide use in. Beduhn s work is a provocative challenge to mainstream evangelicalisms assumption that just about any bible translation will do. Beduhn has done an outstanding job of explaining and illustrating translation bias in the new testament. 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. I recently read jason david beduhns truth in translation and found it deeply intriguing and at. For orders and information please contact the publisher psychology religion. When the king james translation was made, the word picked to best convey the meaning of the greek word was worship. Accuracy and bias in english translations of the new testament, generated considerable controversy citation needed for highlighting cases of theological bias in the translation process, by which, he argues, contemporary christian views are anachronistically introduced into the bible versions upon which most modern englishspeaking. Here are a few passages i found interesting in jason beduhns truth in translation. Ill give some positive points and then ill list my concerns. Truth in translation download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi.
Complete online nwt truth in translation, accuracy and bias in english translations of the new testament, by jason david beduhn, university press of america, lanham, maryland, 2003. Jason beduhn book jason david beduhn is an associate professor of religious studies at northern arizona university, in flagstaff. Jason beduhn is professor of the comparative study of religions at northern arizona university, a guggenheim and national humanities center fellow, and the author of numerous articles and books including the manichaean body 2000, winner of the american academy of religion best first book award, truth in translation 2003, augustines manichaean dilemma vol. This book is in no way equivalent to the similarlytitled book by jason david beduhn its just a blatant attempt to capitalize on his superior work. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read truth in translation. Truth in translation is a carefully crafted and scholarly work. Jason beduhn has answered questions i have had for a long time about the bible. Accuracy and bias in english translations of the new testament, generated considerable. By looking at passages where theological investment is at a premium, the author demonstrates that many. Accuracy and bias in english translations of the nt by jason david beduhn.
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Accuracy and bias in english translations of the new testament, generated considerable controversy citation needed for highlighting cases of theological bias in the translation process, by which, he argues, contemporary christian views are anachronistically introduced into the bible versions upon which. Accuracy and bias in english translations of the new testament paperback by jason david beduhn and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Shop the latest titles by beduhn at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. The author does an excellent job of explaining greek words and their meaning, and the importance of translating those words into english in an unbiased way. In this book, the author makes several claims guaranteed to spark controversy, such as pointing out what he considers bias in contemporary bible translations, as well as claiming that new world translation by jehovahs witnesses is the least biased, at. In 1998 we published the first comprehensive study of ancient greek manuscript evidence for the tetragrammaton in the christian scriptures. Overall, concluded beduhn, the new world translation is one of the most accurate english translations of the new testament currently available and the most accurate of the translations compared. Truth in translation by jason david beduhn, 9780761825562, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Accuracy and bias in english translations of the new testament by jason david beduhn at indigo.
Written with the student and interested public in mind, truth in translation aims to explain what is involved and what is at stake in bible translation. Truth in translation book san antonio public library. Recently i was exchanging information with a jw regarding the nwt and he gave me a copy of a summary of quotes presumed selective from a book truth in translation. So, to introduce the name jehovah into the new testament, as the nw does twohundredthirtyseven times, is not accurate translation. Excerpts from beduhns truth in translation randall. I find linguists not to have that bias, as beduhn and kedar show.