Historical Jesus studies today have focused on Jesus' role as prophet, but few have sought to... more Historical Jesus studies today have focused on Jesus' role as prophet, but few have sought to define "what kind of prophet" Jesus might be. Since that same scholarship has usefully shaped its attention around the "actions" of Jesus, pursuing the "kind of prophet" Jesus is in light of actions narrows the evidence sufficiently. Accordingly, when one examines the so-called "prophetic actions" of Jesus, a coherent picture of Jesus as the eschatological prophet like Moses emerges. This study examines the prophetic actions of Jesus in light of the prophetic actions of the preclassical and classical prophets, as well as similar types of actions on the part of the Jewish popular movement prophets and Moses. While Jesus' actions show some similarities with the actions of the preclassical and classical prophets, his actions are more like the popular prophetic movements of the first century, especially as they evoke themes of Moses and Joshua, an...
Contemporary biblical scholarship is changing at a rapid pace. The variety of methods for interpr... more Contemporary biblical scholarship is changing at a rapid pace. The variety of methods for interpreting the Bible has increased dramatically in recent years, as is shown, for example, by the growing interest in literary approaches such as narrative criticism, and in approaches focused on areas outside both literary and biblical research, for instance, the articles on biblical themes as interpreted in the cinema. The past twenty-five years have seen a growing interest by biblical scholars in structuralist criticism, reader response criticism, rhetorical criticism, social-scientific criticism, feminist interpretation, ideological criticism, and deconstructive criticism, in addition to major advances in the work being done on the broader contexts within which ancient Israel and early Christianity developed. Long-standing methods of research have undergone substantial reappraisal, as, for instance, in the areas of 'biblical' archaeology and the history of early Israel. The field now reaches well beyond the encompassing historicalcritical consensus that had dominated biblical scholarship throughout most of the twentieth century. This increasing variety and flexibility in method has added richness and depth to our understanding of the Bible and its contextual world. The growing variety of approaches is healthy and energizing, and indicates the vitality of contemporary biblical scholarship. However, this variety also makes it very difficult for scholars, especially those who teach or write across a broad spectrum of biblical studies, to stay informed about the numerous recent developments in the many different areas of biblical scholarship. Add to this the virtual explosion in books, journals, Festschriften, encyclopedias and online sites, and one can immediately see the need for a journal to keep readers apprised of recent developments in this rapidly expanding field of scholarship. Given this increasing diversity of methods and interests in contemporary biblical scholarship, the need for Currents is even clearer today than it was when the first issue was published in 1993. Currents also welcomes proposals for articles relating to all facets of Judaism in the late Second Temple and early Rabbinic periods. This includes, but is not limited to, essays on recent research in Pseudepigrapha, Qumran, Mishnah, Midrash and Talmud, as well as studies on ancient Jewish interpreters such as Josephus and Philo. We are especially interested in articles that address texts and issues of interest to the field of biblical studies, broadly conceived. Jonathan Klawans looks forward schuyler kaufman
Contemporary biblical scholarship is changing at a rapid pace. The variety of methods for interpr... more Contemporary biblical scholarship is changing at a rapid pace. The variety of methods for interpreting the Bible has increased dramatically in recent years, as is shown, for example, by the growing interest in literary approaches such as narrative criticism, and in approaches focused on areas outside both literary and biblical research, for instance, the articles on biblical themes as interpreted in the cinema. The past twenty-five years have seen a growing interest by biblical scholars in structuralist criticism, reader response criticism, rhetorical criticism, social-scientific criticism, feminist interpretation, ideological criticism, and deconstructive criticism, in addition to major advances in the work being done on the broader contexts within which ancient Israel and early Christianity developed. Long-standing methods of research have undergone substantial reappraisal, as, for instance, in the areas of 'biblical' archaeology and the history of early Israel. The field now reaches well beyond the encompassing historical-critical consensus that had dominated biblical scholarship throughout most of the twentieth century. This increasing variety and flexibility in method has added richness and depth to our understanding of the Bible and its contextual world. The growing variety of approaches is healthy and energizing, and indicates the vitality of contemporary biblical scholarship. However, this variety also makes it very difficult for scholars, especially those who teach or write across a broad spectrum of biblical studies, to stay informed about the numerous recent developments in the many different areas of biblical scholarship. Add to this the virtual explosion in books, journals, Festschriften, encyclopedias and online sites, and one can immediately see the need for a journal to keep readers apprised of recent developments in this rapidly expanding field of scholarship. Given this increasing diversity of methods and interests in contemporary biblical scholarship, the need for Currents is even clearer today than it was when the first issue was published in 1993. Currents also welcomes proposals for articles relating to all facets of Judaism in the late Second Temple and early Rabbinic periods. This includes, but is not limited to, essays on recent research in Pseudepigrapha, Qumran, Mishnah, Midrash and
Contemporary biblical scholarship is changing at a rapid pace. The variety of methods for interpr... more Contemporary biblical scholarship is changing at a rapid pace. The variety of methods for interpreting the Bible has increased dramatically in recent years, as is shown, for example, by the growing interest in literary approaches such as narrative criticism, and in approaches focused on areas outside both literary and biblical research, for instance, the articles on biblical themes as interpreted in the cinema. The past twenty-five years have seen a growing interest by biblical scholars in structuralist criticism, reader response criticism, rhetorical criticism, social-scientific criticism, feminist interpretation, ideological criticism, and deconstructive criticism, in addition to major advances in the work being done on the broader contexts within which ancient Israel and early Christianity developed. Long-standing methods of research have undergone substantial reappraisal, as, for instance, in the areas of 'biblical' archaeology and the history of early Israel. The field now reaches well beyond the encompassing historicalcritical consensus that had dominated biblical scholarship throughout most of the twentieth century. This increasing variety and flexibility in method has added richness and depth to our understanding of the Bible and its contextual world. The growing variety of approaches is healthy and energizing, and indicates the vitality of contemporary biblical scholarship. However, this variety also makes it very difficult for scholars, especially those who teach or write across a broad spectrum of biblical studies, to stay informed about the numerous recent developments in the many different areas of biblical scholarship. Add to this the virtual explosion in books, journals, Festschriften, encyclopedias and online sites, and one can immediately see the need for a journal to keep readers apprised of recent developments in this rapidly expanding field of scholarship. Given this increasing diversity of methods and interests in contemporary biblical scholarship, the need for Currents is even clearer today than it was when the first issue was published in 1993. Currents also welcomes proposals for articles relating to all facets of Judaism in the late Second Temple and early Rabbinic periods. This includes, but is not limited to, essays on recent research in Pseudepigrapha, Qumran, Mishnah, Midrash and Talmud, as well as studies on ancient Jewish interpreters such as Josephus and Philo. We are especially interested in articles that address texts and issues of interest to the field of biblical studies, broadly conceived. The editors (Jonathan Klawans and new editor Jordan Rosenblum, see below) look forward to hearing from readers
Contemporary biblical scholarship is changing at a rapid pace. The variety of methods for interpr... more Contemporary biblical scholarship is changing at a rapid pace. The variety of methods for interpreting the Bible has increased dramatically in recent years, as is shown, for example, by the growing interest in literary approaches such as narrative criticism, and in approaches focused on areas outside both literary and biblical research, for instance, the articles on biblical themes as interpreted in the cinema. The past twenty-five years have seen a growing interest by biblical scholars in structuralist criticism, reader response criticism, rhetorical criticism, social-scientific criticism, feminist interpretation, ideological criticism, and deconstructive criticism, in addition to major advances in the work being done on the broader contexts within which ancient Israel and early Christianity developed. Long-standing methods of research have undergone substantial reappraisal, as, for instance, in the areas of 'biblical' archaeology and the history of early Israel. The field now reaches well beyond the encompassing historicalcritical consensus that had dominated biblical scholarship throughout most of the twentieth century. This increasing variety and flexibility in method has added richness and depth to our understanding of the Bible and its contextual world. The growing variety of approaches is healthy and energizing, and indicates the vitality of contemporary biblical scholarship. However, this variety also makes it very difficult for scholars, especially those who teach or write across a broad spectrum of biblical studies, to stay informed about the numerous recent developments in the many different areas of biblical scholarship. Add to this the virtual explosion in books, journals, Festschriften, encyclopedias and online sites, and one can immediately see the need for a journal to keep readers apprised of recent developments in this rapidly expanding field of scholarship. Given this increasing diversity of methods and interests in contemporary biblical scholarship, the need for Currents is even clearer today than it was when the first issue was published in 1993. Currents also welcomes proposals for articles relating to all facets of Judaism in the late Second Temple and early Rabbinic periods. This includes, but is not limited to, essays on recent research in Pseudepigrapha, Qumran, Mishnah, Midrash and Talmud, as well as studies on ancient Jewish interpreters such as Josephus and Philo. We are especially interested in articles that address texts and issues of interest to the field of biblical studies, broadly conceived. Jonathan Klawans looks forward schuyler kaufman
"The Face of New Testament Studies assembles biblical experts, including Craig Evans, Bruce ... more "The Face of New Testament Studies assembles biblical experts, including Craig Evans, Bruce Chilton, Craig Blomberg, and James D. G. Dunn, to explain major recent developments in New Testament research and how these developments help us better understand the Bible. Twenty-two contributors examine the historical, social, and literary context of the New Testament, recent advances in textual criticism and Greek grammar, and current issues in the interpretation of each New Testament book. This book will be a timely reference for students and scholars of the New Testament as well as for pastors and interested readers who want to bring their awareness of New Testament studies up to date.
Background: Benign breast diseases are common pathological entities with which women in her early... more Background: Benign breast diseases are common pathological entities with which women in her early reproductive age present to OPD with fear of malignancy and significant morbidity. Except for surgery and use of non-selective estrogen receptor blockers, there are no other treatment options, and these have lot side effects. Ormeloxifene a newer drug has shown promising results with minimal side effects and used as the first line of treatment reducing the morbidity of surgery and subjecting the patient to less hormonal side effects. Methods: Diagnosis of benign breast diseases was made by baseline investigation which included measurement of size of fibroadenoma using Vernier caliper and USG, fibroadenosis,ie nodularity measured using Lucknow-Cardiff scale and VAS score was used for pain assessment of mastalgia after which patients will be given the drug and placebo and the response for the drug and its side effects are noted. Results: 61.9% (44) were diagnosed with fibroadenoma, 16.9% (12) with fibroadenosis and 21.1% (15) with mastalgia. Lucknow Cardiff score for fibroadenosis exhibited 50% had smooth breasts with no nodularity at the end of six months, in fibroadenoma group 52% showed decrease in size and 31% showed complete disappearance of the lump and in the mastalgia group 40% had no pain (VAS score of 0). 16(22.5%) of had menstrual abnormality as the major side effect. Conclusions: Ormeloxifene can be used as the first line of treatment in patients with fibroadenosis and mastalgia and used as an alternative to surgery for fibroadenoma.
Contemporary biblical scholarship is changing at a rapid pace. The variety of methods for interpr... more Contemporary biblical scholarship is changing at a rapid pace. The variety of methods for interpreting the Bible has increased dramatically in recent years, as is shown, for example, by the growing interest in literary approaches such as narrative criticism, and in approaches focused on areas outside both literary and biblical research, for instance, the articles on biblical themes as interpreted in the cinema. The past twenty-five years have seen a growing interest by biblical scholars in structuralist criticism, reader response criticism, rhetorical criticism, social-scientific criticism, feminist interpretation, ideological criticism, and deconstructive criticism, in addition to major advances in the work being done on the broader contexts within which ancient Israel and early Christianity developed. Long-standing methods of research have undergone substantial reappraisal, as, for instance, in the areas of 'biblical' archaeology and the history of early Israel. The field now reaches well beyond the encompassing historical-critical consensus that had dominated biblical scholarship throughout most of the twentieth century. This increasing variety and flexibility in method has added richness and depth to our understanding of the Bible and its contextual world. The growing variety of approaches is healthy and energizing, and indicates the vitality of contemporary biblical scholarship. However, this variety also makes it very difficult for scholars, especially those who teach or write across a broad spectrum of biblical studies, to stay informed about the numerous recent developments in the many different areas of biblical scholarship. Add to this the virtual explosion in books, journals, Festschriften, encyclopedias and online sites, and one can immediately see the need for a journal to keep readers apprised of recent developments in this rapidly expanding field of scholarship. Given this increasing diversity of methods and interests in contemporary biblical scholarship, the need for Currents is even clearer today than it was when the first issue was published in 1993. Currents also welcomes proposals for articles relating to all facets of Judaism in the late Second Temple and early Rabbinic periods. This includes, but is not limited to, essays on recent research in Pseudepigrapha, Qumran, Mishnah, Midrash and
Historical Jesus studies today have focused on Jesus' role as prophet, but few have sought to... more Historical Jesus studies today have focused on Jesus' role as prophet, but few have sought to define "what kind of prophet" Jesus might be. Since that same scholarship has usefully shaped its attention around the "actions" of Jesus, pursuing the "kind of prophet" Jesus is in light of actions narrows the evidence sufficiently. Accordingly, when one examines the so-called "prophetic actions" of Jesus, a coherent picture of Jesus as the eschatological prophet like Moses emerges. This study examines the prophetic actions of Jesus in light of the prophetic actions of the preclassical and classical prophets, as well as similar types of actions on the part of the Jewish popular movement prophets and Moses. While Jesus' actions show some similarities with the actions of the preclassical and classical prophets, his actions are more like the popular prophetic movements of the first century, especially as they evoke themes of Moses and Joshua, an...
Contemporary biblical scholarship is changing at a rapid pace. The variety of methods for interpr... more Contemporary biblical scholarship is changing at a rapid pace. The variety of methods for interpreting the Bible has increased dramatically in recent years, as is shown, for example, by the growing interest in literary approaches such as narrative criticism, and in approaches focused on areas outside both literary and biblical research, for instance, the articles on biblical themes as interpreted in the cinema. The past twenty-five years have seen a growing interest by biblical scholars in structuralist criticism, reader response criticism, rhetorical criticism, social-scientific criticism, feminist interpretation, ideological criticism, and deconstructive criticism, in addition to major advances in the work being done on the broader contexts within which ancient Israel and early Christianity developed. Long-standing methods of research have undergone substantial reappraisal, as, for instance, in the areas of 'biblical' archaeology and the history of early Israel. The field now reaches well beyond the encompassing historicalcritical consensus that had dominated biblical scholarship throughout most of the twentieth century. This increasing variety and flexibility in method has added richness and depth to our understanding of the Bible and its contextual world. The growing variety of approaches is healthy and energizing, and indicates the vitality of contemporary biblical scholarship. However, this variety also makes it very difficult for scholars, especially those who teach or write across a broad spectrum of biblical studies, to stay informed about the numerous recent developments in the many different areas of biblical scholarship. Add to this the virtual explosion in books, journals, Festschriften, encyclopedias and online sites, and one can immediately see the need for a journal to keep readers apprised of recent developments in this rapidly expanding field of scholarship. Given this increasing diversity of methods and interests in contemporary biblical scholarship, the need for Currents is even clearer today than it was when the first issue was published in 1993. Currents also welcomes proposals for articles relating to all facets of Judaism in the late Second Temple and early Rabbinic periods. This includes, but is not limited to, essays on recent research in Pseudepigrapha, Qumran, Mishnah, Midrash and Talmud, as well as studies on ancient Jewish interpreters such as Josephus and Philo. We are especially interested in articles that address texts and issues of interest to the field of biblical studies, broadly conceived. Jonathan Klawans looks forward schuyler kaufman
Contemporary biblical scholarship is changing at a rapid pace. The variety of methods for interpr... more Contemporary biblical scholarship is changing at a rapid pace. The variety of methods for interpreting the Bible has increased dramatically in recent years, as is shown, for example, by the growing interest in literary approaches such as narrative criticism, and in approaches focused on areas outside both literary and biblical research, for instance, the articles on biblical themes as interpreted in the cinema. The past twenty-five years have seen a growing interest by biblical scholars in structuralist criticism, reader response criticism, rhetorical criticism, social-scientific criticism, feminist interpretation, ideological criticism, and deconstructive criticism, in addition to major advances in the work being done on the broader contexts within which ancient Israel and early Christianity developed. Long-standing methods of research have undergone substantial reappraisal, as, for instance, in the areas of 'biblical' archaeology and the history of early Israel. The field now reaches well beyond the encompassing historical-critical consensus that had dominated biblical scholarship throughout most of the twentieth century. This increasing variety and flexibility in method has added richness and depth to our understanding of the Bible and its contextual world. The growing variety of approaches is healthy and energizing, and indicates the vitality of contemporary biblical scholarship. However, this variety also makes it very difficult for scholars, especially those who teach or write across a broad spectrum of biblical studies, to stay informed about the numerous recent developments in the many different areas of biblical scholarship. Add to this the virtual explosion in books, journals, Festschriften, encyclopedias and online sites, and one can immediately see the need for a journal to keep readers apprised of recent developments in this rapidly expanding field of scholarship. Given this increasing diversity of methods and interests in contemporary biblical scholarship, the need for Currents is even clearer today than it was when the first issue was published in 1993. Currents also welcomes proposals for articles relating to all facets of Judaism in the late Second Temple and early Rabbinic periods. This includes, but is not limited to, essays on recent research in Pseudepigrapha, Qumran, Mishnah, Midrash and
Contemporary biblical scholarship is changing at a rapid pace. The variety of methods for interpr... more Contemporary biblical scholarship is changing at a rapid pace. The variety of methods for interpreting the Bible has increased dramatically in recent years, as is shown, for example, by the growing interest in literary approaches such as narrative criticism, and in approaches focused on areas outside both literary and biblical research, for instance, the articles on biblical themes as interpreted in the cinema. The past twenty-five years have seen a growing interest by biblical scholars in structuralist criticism, reader response criticism, rhetorical criticism, social-scientific criticism, feminist interpretation, ideological criticism, and deconstructive criticism, in addition to major advances in the work being done on the broader contexts within which ancient Israel and early Christianity developed. Long-standing methods of research have undergone substantial reappraisal, as, for instance, in the areas of 'biblical' archaeology and the history of early Israel. The field now reaches well beyond the encompassing historicalcritical consensus that had dominated biblical scholarship throughout most of the twentieth century. This increasing variety and flexibility in method has added richness and depth to our understanding of the Bible and its contextual world. The growing variety of approaches is healthy and energizing, and indicates the vitality of contemporary biblical scholarship. However, this variety also makes it very difficult for scholars, especially those who teach or write across a broad spectrum of biblical studies, to stay informed about the numerous recent developments in the many different areas of biblical scholarship. Add to this the virtual explosion in books, journals, Festschriften, encyclopedias and online sites, and one can immediately see the need for a journal to keep readers apprised of recent developments in this rapidly expanding field of scholarship. Given this increasing diversity of methods and interests in contemporary biblical scholarship, the need for Currents is even clearer today than it was when the first issue was published in 1993. Currents also welcomes proposals for articles relating to all facets of Judaism in the late Second Temple and early Rabbinic periods. This includes, but is not limited to, essays on recent research in Pseudepigrapha, Qumran, Mishnah, Midrash and Talmud, as well as studies on ancient Jewish interpreters such as Josephus and Philo. We are especially interested in articles that address texts and issues of interest to the field of biblical studies, broadly conceived. The editors (Jonathan Klawans and new editor Jordan Rosenblum, see below) look forward to hearing from readers
Contemporary biblical scholarship is changing at a rapid pace. The variety of methods for interpr... more Contemporary biblical scholarship is changing at a rapid pace. The variety of methods for interpreting the Bible has increased dramatically in recent years, as is shown, for example, by the growing interest in literary approaches such as narrative criticism, and in approaches focused on areas outside both literary and biblical research, for instance, the articles on biblical themes as interpreted in the cinema. The past twenty-five years have seen a growing interest by biblical scholars in structuralist criticism, reader response criticism, rhetorical criticism, social-scientific criticism, feminist interpretation, ideological criticism, and deconstructive criticism, in addition to major advances in the work being done on the broader contexts within which ancient Israel and early Christianity developed. Long-standing methods of research have undergone substantial reappraisal, as, for instance, in the areas of 'biblical' archaeology and the history of early Israel. The field now reaches well beyond the encompassing historicalcritical consensus that had dominated biblical scholarship throughout most of the twentieth century. This increasing variety and flexibility in method has added richness and depth to our understanding of the Bible and its contextual world. The growing variety of approaches is healthy and energizing, and indicates the vitality of contemporary biblical scholarship. However, this variety also makes it very difficult for scholars, especially those who teach or write across a broad spectrum of biblical studies, to stay informed about the numerous recent developments in the many different areas of biblical scholarship. Add to this the virtual explosion in books, journals, Festschriften, encyclopedias and online sites, and one can immediately see the need for a journal to keep readers apprised of recent developments in this rapidly expanding field of scholarship. Given this increasing diversity of methods and interests in contemporary biblical scholarship, the need for Currents is even clearer today than it was when the first issue was published in 1993. Currents also welcomes proposals for articles relating to all facets of Judaism in the late Second Temple and early Rabbinic periods. This includes, but is not limited to, essays on recent research in Pseudepigrapha, Qumran, Mishnah, Midrash and Talmud, as well as studies on ancient Jewish interpreters such as Josephus and Philo. We are especially interested in articles that address texts and issues of interest to the field of biblical studies, broadly conceived. Jonathan Klawans looks forward schuyler kaufman
"The Face of New Testament Studies assembles biblical experts, including Craig Evans, Bruce ... more "The Face of New Testament Studies assembles biblical experts, including Craig Evans, Bruce Chilton, Craig Blomberg, and James D. G. Dunn, to explain major recent developments in New Testament research and how these developments help us better understand the Bible. Twenty-two contributors examine the historical, social, and literary context of the New Testament, recent advances in textual criticism and Greek grammar, and current issues in the interpretation of each New Testament book. This book will be a timely reference for students and scholars of the New Testament as well as for pastors and interested readers who want to bring their awareness of New Testament studies up to date.
Background: Benign breast diseases are common pathological entities with which women in her early... more Background: Benign breast diseases are common pathological entities with which women in her early reproductive age present to OPD with fear of malignancy and significant morbidity. Except for surgery and use of non-selective estrogen receptor blockers, there are no other treatment options, and these have lot side effects. Ormeloxifene a newer drug has shown promising results with minimal side effects and used as the first line of treatment reducing the morbidity of surgery and subjecting the patient to less hormonal side effects. Methods: Diagnosis of benign breast diseases was made by baseline investigation which included measurement of size of fibroadenoma using Vernier caliper and USG, fibroadenosis,ie nodularity measured using Lucknow-Cardiff scale and VAS score was used for pain assessment of mastalgia after which patients will be given the drug and placebo and the response for the drug and its side effects are noted. Results: 61.9% (44) were diagnosed with fibroadenoma, 16.9% (12) with fibroadenosis and 21.1% (15) with mastalgia. Lucknow Cardiff score for fibroadenosis exhibited 50% had smooth breasts with no nodularity at the end of six months, in fibroadenoma group 52% showed decrease in size and 31% showed complete disappearance of the lump and in the mastalgia group 40% had no pain (VAS score of 0). 16(22.5%) of had menstrual abnormality as the major side effect. Conclusions: Ormeloxifene can be used as the first line of treatment in patients with fibroadenosis and mastalgia and used as an alternative to surgery for fibroadenoma.
Contemporary biblical scholarship is changing at a rapid pace. The variety of methods for interpr... more Contemporary biblical scholarship is changing at a rapid pace. The variety of methods for interpreting the Bible has increased dramatically in recent years, as is shown, for example, by the growing interest in literary approaches such as narrative criticism, and in approaches focused on areas outside both literary and biblical research, for instance, the articles on biblical themes as interpreted in the cinema. The past twenty-five years have seen a growing interest by biblical scholars in structuralist criticism, reader response criticism, rhetorical criticism, social-scientific criticism, feminist interpretation, ideological criticism, and deconstructive criticism, in addition to major advances in the work being done on the broader contexts within which ancient Israel and early Christianity developed. Long-standing methods of research have undergone substantial reappraisal, as, for instance, in the areas of 'biblical' archaeology and the history of early Israel. The field now reaches well beyond the encompassing historical-critical consensus that had dominated biblical scholarship throughout most of the twentieth century. This increasing variety and flexibility in method has added richness and depth to our understanding of the Bible and its contextual world. The growing variety of approaches is healthy and energizing, and indicates the vitality of contemporary biblical scholarship. However, this variety also makes it very difficult for scholars, especially those who teach or write across a broad spectrum of biblical studies, to stay informed about the numerous recent developments in the many different areas of biblical scholarship. Add to this the virtual explosion in books, journals, Festschriften, encyclopedias and online sites, and one can immediately see the need for a journal to keep readers apprised of recent developments in this rapidly expanding field of scholarship. Given this increasing diversity of methods and interests in contemporary biblical scholarship, the need for Currents is even clearer today than it was when the first issue was published in 1993. Currents also welcomes proposals for articles relating to all facets of Judaism in the late Second Temple and early Rabbinic periods. This includes, but is not limited to, essays on recent research in Pseudepigrapha, Qumran, Mishnah, Midrash and
Translation is simple only to the uninformed. To anyone who has done it or who has evaluated vari... more Translation is simple only to the uninformed. To anyone who has done it or who has evaluated various translations of a well-known text or who attempts to translate a text claimed as sacred in differing ways by influential groups, complexities rush to the surface. In fact, only fools rush in. What professional translators know is that the beliefs and prejudices and hopes of the translators affect the translation in both conscious and unconscious ways. What some think is simply accurate others think biased. And the evaluator, too, is biased. The translation and publication of the Bible among various Christians groups demonstrates this point. The NIV and the NLT are evangelical-shaped translations, while the NRSV and CEB are mainline-translations and the NJB is a Roman Catholic-shaped translation. Our premise then is simple: All translations betray the theology of the translators (and power brokers who generate the translation). Our goal in this study is to offer a sketch the " theology " of the King James translation of the New Testament. One could begin such an endeavor with the individual translators, but neither do we have sufficient evidence for each one nor do I have the expertise to examine the specific theology of someone like Thomas Ravis, the director of the Second Oxford Company that
Translation is simple only to the uninformed. To anyone who has done it or who has evaluated vari... more Translation is simple only to the uninformed. To anyone who has done it or who has evaluated various translations of a well-known text or who attempts to translate a text claimed as sacred in differing ways by influential groups, complexities rush to the surface. In fact, only fools rush in.
Translation is simple only to the uninformed. To anyone who has done it or who has evaluated vari... more Translation is simple only to the uninformed. To anyone who has done it or who has evaluated various translations of a well-known text or who attempts to translate a text claimed as sacred in differing ways by influential groups, complexities rush to the surface. In fact, only fools rush in. What professional translators know is that the beliefs and prejudices and hopes of the translators affect the translation in both conscious and unconscious ways. What some think is simply accurate others think biased. And the evaluator, too, is biased. The translation and publication of the Bible among various Christians groups demonstrates this point. The NIV and the NLT are evangelical-shaped translations, while the NRSV and CEB are mainline-translations and the NJB is a Roman Catholic-shaped translation. Our premise then is simple: All translations betray the theology of the translators (and power brokers who generate the translation). Our goal in this study is to offer a sketch the " theology " of the King James translation of the New Testament. One could begin such an endeavor with the individual translators, but neither do we have sufficient evidence for each one nor do I have the expertise to examine the specific theology of someone like Thomas Ravis, the director of the Second Oxford Company that
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