The Word - John Barton

John Barton’s understanding of the nuances of Bible translation flow from a lifetime of study. In The Word he shows how it has been key at critical junctures in history.

There are many issues that arise in translating, particularly the balance between preserving the authority of the source text and the essential meaning it contains. Barton’s approach argues for compromise and equilibrium between ‘literal’ and ‘free’ approaches, and he argues it well.