Bible Translation : Frames of Reference.

This book offers a broad-based, contemporary perspective on Bible translation in terms of academic areas foundational to the endeavor: translation studies, communication theory, linguistics, cultural studies, biblical studies and literary and rhetorical studies. The discussion of each area is geared...

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Main Author: Wilt, Timothy
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, 2014.
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Summary:This book offers a broad-based, contemporary perspective on Bible translation in terms of academic areas foundational to the endeavor: translation studies, communication theory, linguistics, cultural studies, biblical studies and literary and rhetorical studies. The discussion of each area is geared towards non-specialists, to introduce them to notions, trends and tools that can contribute to their understanding of translation. The Bible translator is encouraged to appreciate various approaches to translation in view of the wide variety of communicative, organizational and sociocultur.
Item Description:5.1 Long-standing concerns: new finds and tools.
Physical Description:1 online resource (487 pages)
ISBN:9781317640608
1317640608
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.