Bible Translation Guide

Johnathan Tate's article, A Simple Layman's Guide to Bible Translations, examines seventeen translations and paraphrases. He identifies the versions that use formal equivalence, dynamic equivalence, and paraphrase, and he highlights abberational versions that are used only by particular sects. He lists good and bad points for each version, makes an evaluation of how strongly the deity of Christ is presented, and gives an indication of the theological leanings of the translators. Of the ESV, he writes: In this reviewer's opinion this would be an excellent translation for churches to adopt as their official version of the Bible. This is a fascinating survey of many familiar (and some less familiar) Bible versions, and it is concise and readable.