Title: Choosing a Bible : for worship, teaching, preaching, study, and prayer /
Authors: Kraus, Donald.
Publisher: Church Pub.,
Year: 2006
Subjects: Bible. Versions.
Abstract: Oxford Bible editor Kraus surveys 25 different Bible translations and discusses general principles of translation, specific illustrations of difficult texts, the range of translation choices available, and the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches. - Publisher.
Contents: What is translation? -- Source and target languages -- Original and contemporary audiences -- What happens when the Bible quotes itself? -- Inclusive language -- Specific issues in Bible translations -- Choosing a Bible.