Fascinated by Languages

by Eugene Albert Nida and Grant Gillett

In this unique account of 60 years of Bible translation, Eugene Nida sets out his journey with a personal touch. On the way, he reveals the importance of a solid knowledge of Greek and Hebrew as well as of the historical settings in which the Bible was created, in order to render effective translations. Through his story we get to know Nida's views on translations through the ages, in different cultures and narrative traditions, right through to the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1588114082
• ISBN13: 9781588114082
• Release Date: August 2003
• Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Company
• Length: 157 Pages