On This Rock I Will Build My Church

On This Rock I Will Build My Church

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The Art of Bible Translation

Accurate and effective translation of the Bible requires language knowledge but also other skills. What considerations must translators weigh and how does their approach affect the final version? What should readers bear in mind? 

Famous Translations

Certain translations of the Bible have played an important role in Christian and Jewish history, especially the Septuagint and the Masoretic Text. Why were they created and why are they important? 

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