The Bible in Translation: Ancient and English Versions by Metzger, Bruce M - 2001

Baker Academic, 2001. Paperback. Previous owner's blind stamp on half title page with line of notes on bfep. Otherwise pristine

Baker Academic, 2001-10-01. 58516th. paperback. Used: Good.

Baker Academic, October 2001. Paperback. Used - Very Good.

Baker Academic. NEW. 2001. Trade paperback. 200pp. Index.

Baker Academic, 2001. Paperback. New. New softcover in glossy printed wraps. (5.5 x 8.25 inches) Text is clean and free of marks or underlining. Includes index. 200 pp.Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. The Bible has been translated more than any other piece of literature and is currently available in over two thousand languages, with several languages having numerous versions. Outlined here is the development of biblical translation, including a careful analysis of more than fifty versions of the Bible.One of the most respected living biblical scholars, Bruce Metzger begins this engaging survey with the earliest translations of the Old and New Testaments before proceeding to English versions dating from the eleventh century to the present. Metzger explores the circumstances under which each translation was produced and offers insight into its underlying objectives, characteristics, and strengths. Having served on a number of modern translation committees, his insights into the… Read More

Baker Academic, 2001-10-01. 58516th. paperback. Used:Good.

Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2006 Book. As New. Soft cover. Reprint. The Bible has been translated more than any other piece of literature and is currently available in over two thousand languages, with several languages having numerous versions. Outlined here is the development of biblical translation, including a careful analysis of more than fifty versions of the Bible. One of the most respected living biblical scholars, Bruce Metzger begins this engaging survey with the earliest translations of the Old and New Testaments before proceeding to English versions dating from the eleventh century to the present.Metzger explores the circumstances under which each translation was produced and offers insight into its underlying objectives, characteristics, and strengths. Having served on a number of modern translation committees, his insights into the evolution of Bible translation flow not only from careful research, but also from personal experience. Students, pastors, and interested readers will… Read More

Baker Academic, 2001. Paperback. New. 58516th edition. 200 pages. 8.25x5.50x0.50 inches.

Paperback / softback. New. Traces the history of Bible translation from the ancient versions to today's popular versions, offering evaluative comments along the way.

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