Translating Truth

Translating Truth: The Case for Essentially Literal Bible Translation (Foreword by J.I. Packer)
C. John Collins, Wayne Grudem, Vern Sheridan Poythress, Leland Ryken, Bruce Winter, J. I. Packer (Foreword)

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This book, by five translators of the English Standard Version (ESV) Bible, explains the differences between essentially literal translations and the alternatives.

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Which translation do I choose?

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

The contributors to this book argue that there are significant differences between literal translations and the alternatives. The task of those who employ an essentially literal Bible translation philosophy is to produce a translation that remains faithful to the original languages, preserving as much of the original form and meaning as possible while still communicating effectively and clearly in the receptors’ languages.

Translating Truth advocates essentially literal Bible translation and in an attempt to foster an edifying dialogue concerning translation philosophy. It addresses what constitutes “good” translation, common myths about word-for-word translations, and the importance of preserving the authenticity of the Bible text. The essays in this book offer clear and enlightening insights into the foundational ideas of essentially literal Bible translation.

About the Contributors

Dr. Wayne Grudem is a graduate of Harvard, Westminster Theological Seminary, and the University of Cambridge, England. He is the former president of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood and is Research Professor of Bible and Theology at Phoenix Seminary.

Leland Ryken (Ph.D., University of Oregon) is Professor of English at Wheaton College. He has authored or edited several books, including The Word of God in English, The Dictionary of Biblical Imagery, and The Complete Literary Guide to the Bible. He is a frequent speaker at the Evangelical Theological Society and served as literary stylist for The Holy Bible, English Standard Version.