Bible Translation Differences: Criteria for Excellence in Reading and Choosing a Bible Translation [Paperback]

Leland Ryken (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Crossway Books (November 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581346433
• ISBN-13: 978-1581346435
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,289,047 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Leland Ryken (PhD, 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.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EXcellent, January 23, 2010

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Mrs. S. - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bible Translation Differences: Criteria for Excellence in Reading and Choosing a Bible Translation (Paperback)

This is a great booklet explaining the difference between Biblical interpretations.

It not only explains, but gives examples; letting the reader see the differences for himself.

It also includes a Key of Abbreviations for the different translations and a Translation Chart that breaks the translations into three categories of: Essentially Literal, Dynamic Equivalent and Paraphrase.

I've loaned this booklet to several people who have all learned from it, as it clarifies traslation differences and purposes very well. Highly recommended!

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Updated Printing, May 5, 2006

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Glenn Taylor (Melbourne FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bible Translation Differences: Criteria for Excellence in Reading and Choosing a Bible Translation (Paperback)

This "pamphlet", printed in 2004, has been reprinted with a new cover, new title and new ISBN. The contents remain unchanged including the format. The new title is, "Choosing a Bible--Understanding Bible Translation Differences". The new ISBN is 1581347308 with a print date of 2005.