Ebook: How to choose a translation for all its worth: a guide to understanding and using Bible versions

Cover Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contents; Abbreviations of English Bible Versions; Preface; Part 1 The Task of Translation; Chapter 1: The Need for Translation; Chapter 2: The Meaning and Task of Translation; Part 2 Making Words Work; Chapter 3: Translating Words; Chapter 4: Translating Figurative Language: Idioms, Metaphors, and Poetry; Chapter 5: The Greek Genitive: A Problem of Its Own; Part 3 Translation and Culture; Chapter 6: Cultural Issues in Translation; Chapter 7: Gender and Translation; Part 4 Other Translation Issues: Text and Presentation;With so many Bible translations available today, how can you find those that will be most useful to you? What is the difference between a translation that calls itself literal and one that is more meaning-based? And what difference does it make for you as a reader of Gods Word? How to Choose a Translation for All Its Worth brings clarity and insight to the current debate over translations and translation theories. Written by two Bible translators, here is a guide through the maze of translations issues, written in language that everyday Bible readers can understand. Learn the truth about both the word-for-word and meaning-for-meaning translations approaches. Find out what goes into the whole process of translation, and what makes a translation accurate and reliable. Discover the strengths and potential weaknesses of different contemporary English Bible versions. --From publisher's description.