Dichotomies in Bible Translation: Can Case Studies in Church-Centric Bible Translation Provide New Insight?
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Author: Connie Champeon
Year: 2021
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- Theory & Practice; Training & Mentoring; Technology & Innovation; Partnering & Management
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Abstract
Multiple paradigms within Bible translation have led to significant dichotomies: church-based vs. missionary translation; experts-driven vs. participatory; quality-driven vs. acceleration-driven. This paper examines Church-Centric Bible Translation research across three case studies asking whether these dichotomies require either/or choices.