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Conservative Bible Project (view source)
Revision as of 02:43, August 5, 2010
, 02:43, August 5, 2010→Possible Approaches
*identify conservative terms that are omitted from existing translations, and propose where they could improve the translation
*identify conservative terms that are omitted from existing translations, and propose where they could improve the translation
*identify terms that have lost their original meaning, such as "word" in the beginning of the [[Gospel of John]], and suggest replacements, such as "truth"
*identify terms that have lost their original meaning, such as "word" in the beginning of the [[Gospel of John]], and suggest replacements, such as "truth"
*consider the ramifications of altering a religious text to better suit one's personal views
*consider the question as to whether the terms "conservative" and "liberal" should really apply to a religious text that people of many different political alignments respect and adhere to, as well as taking into account the fact that these words were written long before mankind divided itself into the political factions of left and right
*as with any intellectual venture, approach the idea and project with a desire for unification across many mindsets, as opposed to a single viewpoint. Inclusion and openness are far more effective.
An existing translation might license its version for improvement by the above approaches, much as several modern translations today are built on prior translations. Alternatively, a more ambitious approach would be to start anew from the best available ancient transcripts.
An existing translation might license its version for improvement by the above approaches, much as several modern translations today are built on prior translations. Alternatively, a more ambitious approach would be to start anew from the best available ancient transcripts.