http://obtuseview.com Tue, 29 May 2012 09:19:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://obtuseview.com/2011/04/05/dont-like-the-bible-change-it-and-one-random-comment/#comment-957 Tue, 29 May 2012 09:19:23 +0000 http://obtuseview.com/?p=1487#comment-957 Mar21Steve Miller Good points! That is why it is an inesretting conversation. I guess that is why I make the distinction between translating what the original historic texts say and what today’s readers understand in common language. I’m not saying my way is right, just what works for me. For your Spanish example your teacher on a written exam most likely would grade you on translating the actual words accurately in written form, but in class verbally there would be the possibility for discussing the nuances of meaning. So for me fidelity to the original language text in written form with nuanced oral presentation is how I handle gender inclusive biblical texts.When I discuss the fidelity of the scripture often skeptics will tell me well the verses’ wording was changed over time because the meaning of words change as cultures change. It is hard enough to adequately communicate the idea of a translation which still is in line with the original Hebrew or Greek without also trying to defend why today we are making adjustments to fit our modern vernacular. I understand why the NIV2011 came into being in terms of gender inclusive dialog it just isn’t that big of a deal for me.

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