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Translating the Bible into English
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In our Study We Have Examined:
Inspiration Canonization Transmission Today, Translation
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Translating the Bible Definitions: Manuscript – a handwritten
document, original or copy Translation – rendering a
given composition into a different language.
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Translating the Bible Definitions: Version – a translation from the
original language of a literary text
Revision – the systematic reviewing and examination of a text within a language for the purpose or correcting errors and updating it.
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Translating the BibleEarly Translations Septuagint (LXX) – Greek
translation of the Hebrew Old Testament (ca. 250-100 BC)
New Testament – early translations were in Syriac, Coptic, Latin, etc.
Latin Vulgate – Jerome, 4th & 5th century
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Translating the BibleEarly Translations AD 200 – Portions in 7
languages AD 500 – 13 languages AD 1400 – 28 languages AD 1800 – 57 languages AD 1900 - 537 languages AD 1980 – 1100 languages AD 2006 – 2426 languages
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Translating the Bible into English
The history of English translation begins with spread of “Christianity” to Britain in 3rd century AD
AD 700 – Aldhelm, Psalms AD 700 – Egbert, Synoptics AD 735 – Venerable Bede, John
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Translating the Bible into English
Wycliffe Translation 1320-1384, Bible
translated from 1382-1395 (finished after his death by followers)Translated from Latin Vulgate
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Wycliffe BibleBeginning of John,Public Domain
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Translating the Bible into English
Tyndale Bible 1492-1536, Father
of the English BibleTranslated NT from Greek Language, part of OT from Hebrew.Persecuted & executed
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Tyndale Bible Matt. 26:75-27:2Public Domain
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Translating the Bible into English
Coverdale Bible 1535, 1st
complete printed Bible. Based on the Tyndale Bible
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Coverdale Bible 1 Kings 21:18-22:16http://www.newtestamentchurch.org/
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Translating the Bible into English
The Great Bible 1539, “Great” due
to its size. Chained to pulpits. Accepted and rejected
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Translating the Bible into English
The Geneva Bible 1557, 1560,
Began in England and completed in Switzerland due to persecutions of Mary Tudor
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Geneva Bible Rev. 18:16-19:16http://www.newtestamentchurch.org/
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Translating the Bible into English
Bishop’s Bible 1568,
So named because translated by Bishops. Milder notes than Geneva Bible.
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Translating the Bible into English
Rheims – Douay Bible
1582, 1609From Latin Vulgate, a Catholic Version
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The King James Version, 1611
Commissioned in 1604
A committee of 54 men divided into 6 companies in 3 cities
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The King James Version, 1611
Rules for this versionBishop’s Bible was primary textRevisions to take place only as
original called for it.Very limited notes in marginsOld Ecclesiastical words retained Greek texts 1516, 1522 (Texus
Receptus) (They used what was available to them)
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The King James Version, 1611
It had its flaws, like any translation, but these were corrected in later editions
When completed, it was the best English Bible produced up to that point.
Respected by most parties NOTE: The KJV used today is the
1769 version by Dr. Blayney.
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King James Bible, 16112 Thess. 1:1ffhttp://www.newtestamentchurch.org/
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Various English Translations Since production of KJV, many
discoveries of mss, advancements in textual criticism, and availability of much earlier mss have occurred. ALSO, the English language has continued to develop.
This has prompted various English versions.
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Various English Translations Different types of translations Literal translations – Young’s
Literal, Darby, etc. Word for Word – KJV, ASV,
NKJV, NASU, RSV, ESV,… Thought for thought – Good
News, New Century Version. NOT Recommended
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Various English Translations Different types of translations Balanced – NIV, God’s Word,
TNIV. NOT recommended Paraphrase – The Message,
the Living Bible STRONGLY DISCOURAGED
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Various English Translations Example of a paraphrase: KJV – Acts 22:16, “And now why
tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.”
The Message, Acts 22:16, “So what are you waiting for? Get up and get yourself baptized, scrubbed clean of those sins and personally acquainted with God.”
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Various English Translations Difference in word for word
translations Why needed? English language
evolving; Some versions have an agenda (NAB, NJB, NWT);Responses to textual Criticism.
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Various English Translations English Revised Version (ERV) 1881-85, Based on discovery of
more complete mss and earlier mss, a group of 65 advisors updated the English Bible. Placed more weight on earlier translations (Alexandrian text, the three codics)
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Various English Translations American Standard Version
(ASV) 1901, The American version
of the ERV. 30 advisors that were involved in ERV. Used American English instead of British English.
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Various English Translations Revised Standard Version
(RSV) 1952, 32 translators,
upgraded language of the ASV. They now had access to DSS.
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Various English Translations New International Version (NIV) 1978, 115 translators that went
back to original languages. NIV is a balanced text whose purpose was to be acceptable among many denominations.It has CALVINISTIC tendenciesCf. Col. 2:11, “sinful nature” some 23 times in place of flesh.
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Various English Translations New King James Version
(NKJV) 1981, 119 scholars updated
the language and accuracy of the KJV. Added notes in margin based upon the NA/UB mss.
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Various English Translations New American Standard
Version (NASV, NASU) 1971, 1995, With some 54
translators, updated the language of the ASV. Used the Nestle-Aland ms (NA) and the United Bible Society ms (UBS)
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Various English Translations Concerning the updating of
versions. Recall that the New Testament was
written in the COMMON language. Also, Jesus quoted from the LXX instead of the Hebrew. It was understood by the masses.BUT, RESPECT for the original language MUST remain intact!
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Various English Translations Final note: In most reliable word for word
versions & translations, there is acknowledgment of differences in the margins. So we can make informed decisions as we study the Bible – God’s word!
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Will you accept it?