false 1749816 1 The Bible has been translated more than any other piece of literature and is currently available in over two thousand languages, with several languages having numerous versions. Outlined here is the development of biblical translation, including a careful analysis of more than fifty versions of the Bible. One of the most respected living biblical scholars, Bruce Metzger begins this engaging survey with the earliest translations of the Old and New Testaments before proceeding to English versions dating from the eleventh century to the present. Metzger explores the circumstances under which each translation was produced and offers insight into its underlying objectives, characteristics, and strengths. Having served on a number of modern translation committees, his insights into the evolution of Bible translation flow not only from careful research, but also from personal experience. Students, pastors, and interested readers will discover the history of the written Word and gain useful insight into which modern translations best serve their own needs. 1747599 1 10 2001 The Bible in Translation: Ancient and English Versions total:2|5:2| 2 10 7 1 5 0 false false Wed May 21 13:02:28 -0700 2008 Wed May 21 13:06:36 -0700 2008 0 0 false false Sat Sep 19 13:44:38 -0700 2009 Sat Sep 19 13:44:38 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Mon May 25 08:55:48 -0700 2009 Mon May 25 08:55:48 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Thu Nov 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Fri May 08 15:22:05 -0700 2009 Fri May 08 15:22:19 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Mon Jan 19 16:05:35 -0800 2009 Mon Jan 19 16:05:35 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Tue May 13 17:04:11 -0700 2008 Tue May 13 17:04:33 -0700 2008 0 0 false false Thu Mar 20 17:06:29 -0700 2008 Thu Mar 20 17:06:43 -0700 2008