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Narrative Strategies in Ruth: Developing Holistic Understanding for Translation

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Author: Bryan Harmelink

Year: 2021

Track(s):
  • Theory & Practice; Training & Mentoring

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Abstract

This paper proposes an embodied approach to internalization using integrated processes of holistic exegesis, semantic priming, and internalization/performance techniques. Applying this to the book of Ruth, it demonstrates how the narrative strategies can be uncovered and used to produce a more natural, faithful translation.

About the Author

Wycliffe Global Alliance

Bryan served in Chile with the Mapuche translation team (1985-1995). He has an MA in Linguistics, an MA in Biblical Studies, and a PhD in Hermeneutics and Biblical Interpretation. Bryan served for several years in SIL in Translation Coordination and currently is Director for Collaboration in Wycliffe Global Alliance.