Original sentence: "This kind of work reflects an honest endeavor to achieve an understanding of the text that is as accurate as possible.Benjamin Kedar, Professor of History and Director of the Institute for Advanced Studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, stated of the Old Testament portion of the New World Translation:.Giving evidence of a broad command of the original language, it renders the original words into a second language understandably without deviating unnecessarily from the specific structure of the Hebrew....Every statement of language allows for a certain latitude in interpreting or translating.Many charge that it is a rewriting of the Bible to conform to Jehovah's Witnesses' doctrines and theology.Most Bible scholars are very critical of the New World Translation.Other reviewers have expressed appreciation for the translation.Robert Countess, a respected New Testament scholar, with a Ph
Edited sentence: "In my linguistic research in connection with the Hebrew Bible and translations, I often refer to the English edition of what is known as the New World Translation.Benjamin Kedar, Professor of History and Director of the Institute for Advanced Studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, of the New World Translation:.Every statement of language allows for a certain latitude in interpreting or translating.Giving evidence of a broad command of the original language, it renders the original words into a second language understandably without deviating unnecessarily from the specific structure of the Hebrew.In so doing, I find my feeling repeatedly confirmed that this work reflects an honest endeavor to achieve an understanding of the text that is as accurate as possible.Many scholars express appreciation for the translation's consistency and honesty.Others are critical of the New World Translation.Robert Countess, a New Testament scholar, with a Ph.Some charge that it is a rewriting of the Bible to conform to Jehovah's Witnesses' doctrines and theology