Books Quote by James John Courtenay
““The work of the authors of the LXX was not only a translation, it was also a revised version. In all such translation work there is a concurrent process of modernization.””
About This Quote
Source Scholarly article on Septuagint translation, James John Courtenay, 1995
Translating the LXX involved both literal translation and updating the text for contemporary readers.
In simple terms: Translation includes revision.
Key Takeaway
Balance fidelity with relevance.
Themes
translation
historical linguistics
modernization
Mood
academic
critical
Type
scholarly
informative
When to use this quote
- Bible studies
- academic research
- textual criticism
Key Concepts
LXX
revision
concurrent process
Questions to Reflect On
- How do revisions affect authenticity?
- When is modernization appropriate?
A Different Perspective
Modern updates may alter original meanings.
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