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Strauss, Mark L., 1959-

Distorting Scripture? : the challenge of Bible translation & gender accuracy / Mark L. Strauss. - Downers Grove, Ill. : InterVarsity Press, ©1998. - 240 pages ; 21 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 220-240).

Survey of Bible versions -- The gender-inclusive versions -- The feminist versions -- Critique -- What is a Bible translation? -- Inclusive language related to human beings: generic "man" and "he" -- Excursus: contemporary English usage: are "Man" and "He" inclusive today? -- Inclusive language related to human beings: other generic terms -- Language related to God & to Jesus -- Introduction -- Summary and conclusions.

"Recent controversies have rocked evangelicalism on the question: is gender-inclusive language for human beings faithful and helpful in Bible translation, or does it distort and obscure God's Word? Distorting Scripture? moves beyond sensationalism to the meaty core of an ongoing debate."--Jacket.

ISBN: 0830819401 9780830819409

LCCN: 98019815

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 012365674 Uk

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Bible--Translating.
Bible. English --Versions.
Bible.
Bibel

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Nonsexist language--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Nonsexist language--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Bijbel.
Vertalen.
Seksisme.
Übersetzung
Sprache
Sexismus

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Englisch.

LC Class. No.: BS449 / .S75 1998

Dewey Class. No.: 220.5/2