Women's Contribution to Bible Translation—Knowledge Check

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1. Why is it important to tell of women’s participation in Bible translation?
- Because mainstream histories of Bible translation often focus only on the effort put forth by men, which conveys an incomplete and inaccurate history of the field.
- Because doing so may inspire and encourage more women to contribute to the fields of Bible studies and Bible translation.
- Because doing so acknowledges the vital role that women have played in translating the Bible.
- All of the above.
Hint

See “3.1 Women’s Contribution to Bible Translation.”
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2. Which of the following was not a contribution made by Paula of Rome to the production of the Vulgate Bible?
- Paula encouraged Jerome to accept the Pope’s commission of making a Latin translation of the Bible.
- Paula assisted Jerome’s translation work by carrying out the tasks that he delegated to her.
- Paula used her money to purchase rare books and manuscripts to aid in the translation project.
- With her expertise in Hebrew, Paula personally translated a portion of the Bible and edited Jerome’s translation.
Hint

See “3.2 Paula of Rome and the Latin Vulgate.”
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3. What may have motivated women to participate in Bible translation in the nineteenth century? Check all that apply.
- To gain a deeper and more accurate understanding of God’s Word in order to avoid being misled by incorrect teachings from church authorities.
- To find more appropriate word choices to translate key theological terms for missions work in different languages.
- To make the Bible more accessible to those with limited education and literacy, including women and young people.
- To challenge and correct patriarchal views of women that were prevalent in society at the time.
Hint

See the stories of Julia Evelina Smith (3.3), Ramabai (3.4), Helen Barrett Montgomery(3.5), and Katherine Bushnell (3.6).
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4. Who introduced subject headings and typesetting of the text in sections and paragraphs to enhance readability in English Bibles, thus pioneering this approach?
- John Wycliff
- William Tyndale
- Julia Evelina Smith
- Helen Barrett Montgomery
Hint

See “3.5 Helen Barrett Montgomery.”
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5. Which statement about Katharine Bushnell’s God’s Word to Women is false?
- It argues that the Bible is full of patriarchal prejudices and can be harmful to both the church and society.
- It demonstrates that women’s leadership and ministry are fully supported by God’s Word, using the entirety of the Bible as a basis.
- It provides a comprehensive analysis of Biblical passages that deal with women.
- It highlights how cultural biases toward women can influence Bible translation.

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Women’s Contribution to Bible Translation—Knowledge Check

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