03 November 2022, The Tablet

How to appreciate the rich diversity of Bible translations now available to the reader


How to appreciate the rich diversity of Bible translations now available to the reader

In modern times many have come to recognise that the Bible too is “literature”, and therefore sometimes communicates through its style and the exact character of its wording.
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There are more different translations of the Bible in English than in any other language, embracing a rich diversity of approaches, each with its own nuance and style, strengths and weaknesses. But all are the creation of fallible scholars.
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