Truth in Translation: Accuracy and Bias in English Translations of the New Testament
- ISBN-10
- 0761825568
- ISBN-13
- 9780761825562
- Category
- Bibles
- Pages
- 199
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2003
- Publisher
- University Press of America
- Author
- Jason BeDuhn
Description
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.
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