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"Why the English Standard Version (ESV) Should Not Become the Standard English Version"
Article supporting meaning-based translation over against more formal versions.
Ideology and Bible Translation Part 1: Evangelicals and the Ethics of Translation
All translation work is done from a certain ideological perspective. Being aware of this is the first step toward recognizing and controlling our biases.
Ideology and Bible Translation Part 2: Gender Language and the Nature of Scripture’s Witness
Debates about gender language in Bible translation have often been driven by particular ideological beliefs related to the roles of men and women in the church and the home.