Why Using Gender-Accurate Language In Worship Is Important
“Joy to the world, the Savior reigns. Let men their songs employ!” We sang these words a month ago on Christmas Eve. I quietly sang
February 1, 2018
Topic: Bible Translation
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Tracking Errors in Bible Translation
In his New York Times Best Seller, Blink: The Power of Thinking without Thinking, Malcolm Gladwell notes the damage that results when experts do not
December 13, 2017
Translation Troubles: 1 Corinthians 14 as a Test Case
The challenging complexity of the ministry of Bible translation should spark humility, among translators themselves and among those who critique them. I pledge to keep
December 13, 2017
How Bible Translation Shapes Our View of Women in God’s Story
Sometimes I forget to ask the right questions. And when I forget to ask and think, I end up being in places I’d rather not
December 13, 2017
Misinterpreting “Head” Can Perpetuate Abuse
Morning sun peeked through the apartment window, lighting the steam that hovered over my cup of tea. I sipped while the roomful of women stared
December 12, 2017
A Tale of Two Translators: The Lives and Legacies of Julia E. Smith and Helen Barrett Montgomery
Who translated the version of the English Bible that you use? Google the answer, and there’s a strong likelihood you’ll find that all or most
December 12, 2017
4 Bible Translation Basics Every Christian Should Know
An elderly woman learned of the many language groups in our world without Bibles in their languages. She had no training, but was eager to
December 12, 2017
Why We Need to Correct for Patriarchal Bias in Bible Translations
In November 2016, the Christian satire website The Babylon Bee published an article called “God Apologizes for Gendered Language in Bible.” In it, God expresses
December 11, 2017
4 Reasons to Use a Gender-Accurate Bible Translation
I was with a group of fourth and fifth graders in a Sunday School class some years ago talking about the importance of the Bible
December 8, 2017
Translation Trouble In 1 Corinthians 11
Paul makes a few statements that seem to limit women. Did he intend for these to apply to all women, or only to women among
November 21, 2017