Excerpt from Brief Documentary History of the Translation of the Scriptures Into the Arabic Language
On the 6th of March, 1844, a meeting of the Anze Mission in Syria was held in Beirut. The following per sons were present -rev. Eli Smith, Rev. G. B. Whiting, Henry A. De Forest, M. D., Rev. Mr. Keyes, and Air. G. C. Hurter, of Beirut, Rev. IV. 111. Thomson, of 'a beih, Rev. S. If. Calhoun, of Smyrna, and Rev. Dr. Rufus Anderson, Secretary of the A. B. C. F. M., and Rev. Dr. Joel Hawes, of Hartford, Connecticut. During the meeting, on March 9th, Rev. Eli Smith was appointed a committee to report on the desirableness of a new translation of the Scriptures into Arabic. See Document 1. In the series).
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the translation of the Bible into the Arabic language. It details the efforts of a dedicated team of scholars and missionaries in the 19th century to provide a new, more accurate, and accessible translation for the Arabic-speaking world. The book explores the challenges faced in translating complex theological concepts, the importance of staying true to the original text while ensuring clarity and intelligibility for the target audience, and the collaboration with both Christian and Muslim scholars to achieve a nuanced and culturally sensitive translation. The author highlights the role of individuals like Dr. Eli Smith and Dr. C.V.A. Van Dyck, whose combined efforts paved the way for a translation that would go on to influence generations of Arabic speakers. This book provides a unique insight into the history of biblical translation and the ongoing effort to make the scriptures accessible to a global audience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333347352_0
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