Bible Translation Basics: Communicating Scripture in a Relevant Way

by Harriet S. Hill and Ernst-August Gutt

Book Overview

Bible Translation Basics will help translators work with language communities to determine the kind of Scripture product(s) that are most relevant for them, given their abilities and preferences. Scholars over the past thirty years have made significant advances in understanding how human communication functions. Rather than solely looking for meaning in texts alone, texts are now seen to provide clues to hearers so that they can discover the speaker's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1556712693
• ISBN13: 9781556712692
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Sil International, Global Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.9" x 9.9"