The Word - On the Translation of the Bible

Reading dozens of renderings alongside their Ancient Hebrew and Greek antecedents, John Barton shows how the passage of meaning and ideas across linguistic borders has been far from straightforward, and draws out the place of this at critical junctures in the history of religion, from the separation of Christianity and Judaism to the Reformation and beyond. The product of a lifetime''s study of scripture, The Word offers a rare and original perspective on the central book of our culture, as it was written and as we know it.<>

Product details

• Authors: Dr John Barton, John Barton
• Publisher: Allen Lane
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2022
• EAN: 9780241448816
• ISBN: 978-0-241-44881-6
• No. of pages: 320
• Dimensions: 162 mm x 236 mm x 30 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Religious writings, prayers, songbooks, religious meditations; Social sciences, law, business; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Translating & Interpreting, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Exegesis & Hermeneutics, History of Religion, Translation & interpretation, Christianity: sacred texts and revered writings, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Translation and interpretation