Jacob and Cam are joined by the insightful Dr. Julian Lysvik, the Senior Advisor for Bible Translation at the Norwegian Bible Society. In this episode, they dive into the fascinating world of Bible translation, discussing the challenges and intricacies involved in updating the Norwegian Bible. Dr. Lysvik shares his journey into his current role, his background in linguistics, and the importance of making the Bible accessible to new generations. The conversation covers the balance between word-for-word and meaning-for-meaning translations, the necessity of revisions, and the process of making these updates. They also address common concerns about changing the Word of God and provide a thoughtful perspective on the role of translation in preserving the faith.
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🔑 Episode Keywords
Bible Translation, Norwegian Bible Society, Textual Criticism, Linguistics, Phonetics And Phonology, Hebrew And Semitic Languages, Bible Revision, Sami Languages, Easy Reading Translation, Sign Language Bible, Biblical Hebrew, Greek Translation, Bible Competitors, United Bible Societies, Translation Process, Language Evolution, Idiomatic Vs. Concordant Translation, King James Version, New Testament, Ecumenical Translation
✍️ Episode References
Norwegian Bible Society https://www.bibel.no/
University of Oslo https://www.uio.no/english/
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) https://www.mit.edu/
University of Jerusalem https://en.huji.ac.il/
New Living Translation https://www.tyndale.com/nlt
American Sign Language Bible https://www.doorinternational.org/
NRSV (New Revised Standard Version) https://www.nrsv.net/
NIV (New International Version) https://www.thenivbible.com/
King James Version https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/
Geneva Bible https://www.genevabible.org/
John Ankerberg Show https://www.jashow.org/
Dan Wallace https://danielbwallace.com/
Septuagint https://www.septuagint.net/
Vulgate https://www.vatican.va/archive/bible/nova_vulgata/documents/nova-vulgata_index_lt.html
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