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.
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