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Towards redeeming ‘loyalty’ in functionalist Bible translation using the Hebrew ḥesed concept

HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2023
Within translation studies, functionalist translations and even more specifically, translations guided by Skopos theory are very much purposeful activities.
Tobias J. Houston
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Abosom, A Theological Issue in the Celebration of Odwira by the Akuapem of Ghana [PDF]

Journal of Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology, 2020
The people of Akuapem in the Eastern Region of Ghana celebrate Odwira annually. Akuapem Christians see the celebration of Odwira as bosomsom (service or worship of gods/deities/divinities) which conflicts with their faith as God commands that “Christians”
Ernestina Afriyie
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A new framework for Bible translation

Acta Theologica, 2002
Since the time in which Nida and Taber published The theory and practice of translation, there have been dramatic changes in the communication situations of Bible translation throughout the world.
T. Wilt
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Bible Translations in Sweden

RUDN Journal of Language Studies, Semiotics and Semantics, 2021
The article focuses on approaches to Bible translation that existed in Sweden in different periods. Special attention is payed to what is to date the latest translation in 2000 (Bible 2000). On the eve of celebration of the 500th anniversary of the first
Irina V. Matytsina
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Functional equivalence and the new Dutch translation project

Acta Theologica, 2002
In this article De Blois and Mewe demonstrate how functional-equivalent principles had been originally defined with regard to the Netherlands Bible Society’s Nieuwe Bijbelvertaling (New Bible Translation) and had to be redefined in light of the need for
K. F. de Blois, T. Mewe
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Bible translation in Africa. What implications does the new UBS perspective have for Africa? An overview in the light of the emerging new UBS translation initiative

Acta Theologica, 2002
This article gives a brief overview of the present Bible translation situation in Africa in global and historical perspective. Special focus is given to the shifts that have occurred with respect to its vision and mission and its ever widening outreach ...
A. O. Mojola
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Oral-based Bible translation: A contextualised model for the nomadic Himba people of southern Africa

In die Skriflig, 2021
Historically, the work of Bible translation has involved multiple disciplines in a commitment to translate Scripture with integrity and faithfulness to the original Greek and Hebrew texts.
Karen J. Floor
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Overview of the shape and shaping of the Book of Psalms: The current state of scholarship

Verbum et Ecclesia, 2015
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Ernst R. Wendland
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A missiology of progress: Assessing advancement in the Bible translation movement

HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2020
Statistical analysis has been a common method for determining progress in missional activity. In the case of Bible translation, measurable statistics have been readily available showing progress.
Kirk J. Franklin
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Mark 14:62: Substantial compendium of New Testament Christology¹

HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2000
The confession in Mark 14:62 seems to be the most comprehensive Christological compendium of a very early Christian community. This passage reveals Jesus' identity as the Christ, Son of God and Son of man.
Jean C. Loba Mkole
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