Translating Truth: The Case for Essentially Literal Bible Translation

Which translation do I choose?

In an age when there is a wide choice of English Bibletranslations, the issues involved in Bible translating are steadilygaining interest. Consumers often wonder what separates one Bibleversion from another.

The contributors to this book argue that there are significantdifferences between literal translations and the alternatives. Thetask of those who employ an essentially literal Bible translationphilosophy is to produce a translation that remains faithful to theoriginal languages, preserving as much of the original form andmeaning as possible while still communicating effectively andclearly in the receptors' languages.

Translating Truth advocates essentially literal Bibletranslation and in an attempt to foster an edifying dialogueconcerning translation philosophy. It addresses what constitutes"good" translation, common myths about word-for-word translations,and the importance of preserving the authenticity of the Bibletext. The essays in this book offer clear and enlightening insightsinto the foundational ideas of essentially literal Bibletranslation.