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Publication details [#8469]
Nida, Eugene Albert. 1997. Translating a text with a long and sensitive tradition. In Simms, Karl, ed. Translating sensitive texts: linguistic aspects (Approaches to Translation Studies 14). Amsterdam: Rodopi. pp. 189–196.
Publication type
Article in jnl/bk
Publication language
English
Source language
Target language
Title as subject
Abstract
After a brief introduction on the translation of religious documents, the author embarks upon some problems with the text of the Lord’s Prayer in connection to the Greek text. Next, the paper looks into the reasons for retaining traditional renderings. Finally, the author embarks upon how to overcome obstacles in producing accurate translations of texts with long and sensitive traditions.
Source : J. Vluijmans