Subject: educational qualifications |
Bible Note: Searcher - You asked "how important is the educational background" (of Bible translators)? This was in response to a question about NASB translatiors. My answer is that it is significantly important. Wouldn't you feel a little antsy about placing your confidence in the integrity of a Bible translation that had been made by a group who held correspondence-school diplomas from Ajax School of Auto Mechanics or from Kabul University in Afghanistan? I certainly would. It is important to know not only the background and educational qualifications of the translators but their convictions on a number of other vital issues as well. Things like their translation philosophy and whether they consider Scripture the infallible word of God. The quality and integrity of the translation surely reflects the quality and integrity of the translators. --Hank |