The popular English language, then, simply has to be learned by him who would preach to the English: just as a missionary learns Bantu before preaching to the Bantus.C.S. Lewis, "God in the Dock," God in the Dock (Eerdmans: 1970) 243.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Speaking in today's language
The popular English language, then, simply has to be learned by him who would preach to the English: just as a missionary learns Bantu before preaching to the Bantus.C.S. Lewis, "God in the Dock," God in the Dock (Eerdmans: 1970) 243.
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NIV 2011 Bible: Why we need it...
ReplyDeleteLewis comments on this idea of using popular English language quite frequently.
For me, I find it to be a good affirmation of why we do need the Bible translated into contemporary English. It's the only way for God's Word to be effectively heard and understood. I thought the TNIV was oustanding, but it's being replaced. I hope that the NIV 2011 is truly contemporary English and clear while retaining accuracy. We will see...