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Gender in Bible Translation: A Crucial Issue Still Mired in Misunderstanding

By Filings on Thu, 04/25/24
Bible, Theology & Philosophy
Gender Inclusive Translation
English Bible Translations
Bible Translation

“This article argues that much of the controversy surrounding gender in Bible translation is unnecessary. One reason is that many of the discussions about this issue have focused almost exclusively on the way nonliteral versions translate gender, giving insufficient attention to the way gender is handled in versions that identify as literal.” - Themelios

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Topics: Bible Translation, NIV 2011, Gender Inclusive Translation
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