Hermeneutical Issues (Part 1)

The History of the English Bible

Part 2

II. Hermeneutical Issues Involved in Translation

A. There is no one to one correspondence between languages.

B. A good translation should:

1. be based on the best manuscripts.

2. be based on the latest knowledge of language and culture.

3. be accurate.

4. be understandable.

5. be contemporary.

6. be universal.

7. be dignified.

8. avoid a theological bias.