The Murderous History of Bible Translations
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The Murderous History of Bible Translations by Harry Freedman
In 1535, William Tyndale, the first man to produce an English version of the Bible in print, was captured and imprisoned in Belgium. A year later he was strangled and then burned at the stake. His co-translator was also burned. In that same year the translator of the first Dutch Bible was arrested and beheaded. These were not the first, nor were they the last instances of extreme violence against Bible translators. The Murderous History of Bible Translations tells the remarkable, and bloody, story of those who dared translate the word of God. The Bible has been translated far more than any other book. To our minds it is self-evident that believers can read their sacred literature in a language they understand. But the history of Bible translations is far more contentious than reason would suggest. Bible translations underlie an astonishing number of religious conflicts that have plagued the world. Harry Freedman, author of The Talmud: A Biography describes brilliantly the passions and strong emotions that arise when deeply held religious convictions are threatened or undermined. He tells of the struggle for authority and orthodoxy in a world where temporal power was always subjugated to the divine. A world in which the idea of a Bible for all was so important that many were willing to give up their time, their security and often their lives.
Tremendous fun * Catholic Herald *
A fresh and brilliant examination of the story of Bible translation as well as the complex role of human motives in this highly readable book* Rt. Rev and Rt. Hon The Lord Carey of Clifton *
In this wide-ranging look at the history of Bible translation, academic Freedman describes the passions and strong emotions that arise when deeply held religious convictions are threatened or undermined. * Publishers Weekly *
This book is an easy and engaging read, excellent for undergraduates to prompt further studies. * Journal for the Study of the Old Testament *
A fresh and brilliant examination of the story of Bible translation as well as the complex role of human motives in this highly readable book* Rt. Rev and Rt. Hon The Lord Carey of Clifton *
In this wide-ranging look at the history of Bible translation, academic Freedman describes the passions and strong emotions that arise when deeply held religious convictions are threatened or undermined. * Publishers Weekly *
This book is an easy and engaging read, excellent for undergraduates to prompt further studies. * Journal for the Study of the Old Testament *
Harry Freedman is a writer and academic with a PhD in Aramaic. His publications include The Gospels’ Veiled Agenda (O-Books). He contributed to the Encyclopedia of Modern Jewish Culture (Routledge) and has written for the Jewish Chronicle, Jewish Quarterly, Judaism Today and the Huffington Post. He lives in London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781472921673 |
| ISBN 10 | 1472921674 |
| Title | The Murderous History of Bible Translations |
| Author | Harry Freedman |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2016-05-05 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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