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| + | There has been only one major translation of the [[Bible]] into English that post-dates the advent of the [[internet]] and was able to utilize email and online search tools to enhance the collaboration: the [[Holman Christian Standard Bible]]. All other major translations predate internet technology. | ||
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Revision as of 02:59, December 25, 2008
Gospel Translation refers to never-ending attempts to translate the Gospels into modern languages. As terms in language are constantly changing their meaning in culture, it follows that translations of the Bible into modern languages become out of date over time. However, there are risks to translating the Bible due to the vulnerability of the translators to political bias in resolving controversial ambiguities, as illustrated by Disputed Biblical Translations.
The task is manageable using collaborative tools available on the internet, and at least one project already exists with a focus on translating the Gospels into numerous non-English languages.[1]
The Gospels consist of four short books having a total of only 89 chapters:[2]
- Matthew, 28 chapters, 1071 verses, 18,345 words
- Mark, 16 chapters, 678 verses, 11,304 words
- Luke, 24 chapters, 1151 verses, 19,482 words
- John, 21 chapters, 879 verses, 15,633 words
- Total: 89 chapters, 3779 verses, 64,764 words
Methodologies
There has been only one major translation of the Bible into English that post-dates the advent of the internet and was able to utilize email and online search tools to enhance the collaboration: the Holman Christian Standard Bible. All other major translations predate internet technology.