Problems in the theoretical foundation of the functional-equivalent approach
The functional-equivalent approach to Bible translation is based on a specific view of communication, viz. that it is a process which takes place within a closed cultural circle. This view of communication results in a view of the Bible as a time-bound (and not a time-directed) document which can...
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2002-06-01
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The functional-equivalent approach to Bible translation is based on a specific view of communication, viz. that it is a process which takes place within a closed cultural circle. This view of communication results in a view of the Bible as a time-bound (and not a time-directed) document which can communicate only in the closed circle of sender-message-first readers within their own socio-historical environment. Consequently it is seen as the task of the translator to make the Bible communicate to modern man via a process of transformation of the Biblical message. This transformation is conducted in a manner which corresponds with the idea that textual form and message can be separated. For Christians who view the Bible as God’s Word which is time-directed but not time-bound, and at the same time God’s Word which communicates with believers of all time, these theoretical viewpoints of the functional-equivalent approach are problematic.
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| spelling | doaj-art-6f94ec36b648401a92411873622ea39e2025-02-11T12:35:35ZengUniversity of the Free StateActa Theologica1015-87582309-90892002-06-01210.38140/at.v0i2.1592Problems in the theoretical foundation of the functional-equivalent approachG. J. C. Jordaan0Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education The functional-equivalent approach to Bible translation is based on a specific view of communication, viz. that it is a process which takes place within a closed cultural circle. This view of communication results in a view of the Bible as a time-bound (and not a time-directed) document which can communicate only in the closed circle of sender-message-first readers within their own socio-historical environment. Consequently it is seen as the task of the translator to make the Bible communicate to modern man via a process of transformation of the Biblical message. This transformation is conducted in a manner which corresponds with the idea that textual form and message can be separated. For Christians who view the Bible as God’s Word which is time-directed but not time-bound, and at the same time God’s Word which communicates with believers of all time, these theoretical viewpoints of the functional-equivalent approach are problematic. https://journals.ufs.ac.za/index.php/at/article/view/1592Bible translationFunctional equivalenceDynamic equivalenceFormal correspondence |
| spellingShingle | G. J. C. Jordaan Problems in the theoretical foundation of the functional-equivalent approach Acta Theologica Bible translation Functional equivalence Dynamic equivalence Formal correspondence |
| title | Problems in the theoretical foundation of the functional-equivalent approach |
| title_full | Problems in the theoretical foundation of the functional-equivalent approach |
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| title_short | Problems in the theoretical foundation of the functional-equivalent approach |
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| topic | Bible translation Functional equivalence Dynamic equivalence Formal correspondence |
| url | https://journals.ufs.ac.za/index.php/at/article/view/1592 |
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