Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion you should be able to:

• Define the terms “formal equivalence” and “functional equivalence”

• Describe key strengths and weaknesses of both formal equivalent translations and functional equivalent translations

• List examples of formal equivalent, functional equivalent, and mediating translations

• Describe ways languages can differ and the limitations those differences place on translation

• Discuss the difficulties of translating idioms, metaphors, and collocations

• Discuss the issue of grammatical gender versus biological gender and what that means for Bible translation

Course Outline

Introduction

• Introducing the Speaker and the Course

Unit 1: Introduction to Bible Translation

• Language and Translation

• Philosophies of Translation

• Comparing Translations Using the Version River Graph

• Need for Translations

• Examining the Various Translations of “Gospel”

Unit 2: Translation Processes

• Lexical Semantics

• Studying “Grace” with the Bible Sense Lexicon

• Gender Language

• Translating Idioms

• Helpful Resources for Translating Biblical Idioms

• Translating Metaphors

• Using the UBS Handbooks to Help Translate Metaphors

• Translating Collocations

• Searching the NET Bible Notes for Collocations

• The Precedence of Meaning over Form

• Creating a Parallel Bible Layout in Logos

Unit 3: Translation Philosophies

• Strengths of Formal Equivalence

• Using Visual Filters to Highlight Greek Words in English Translations

• Strengths of Functional Equivalence

Conclusion

• Comparing Translations Using the Text Comparison Tool
  
  

Details

• Title: BI181 Introducing Bible Translations

• Instructor: Mark L. Strauss

• Publisher: Lexham Press

• Publication Date: 2014

• Product Type: Logos Mobile Education

• Resource Type: Courseware, including transcripts, audio, and video resources

• Courses: 1

• Video Hours: 2