Articles related to "Modern Translations"
Using Your Bible's Parallel Text Annotations: Reminders
The article continues the discussion on the use of parallel annotations with some reminders on the nature of Parallel Text Annotations found in some modern translations of the Bible.
lectio divina • parallel texts • modern translations • jerusalem bible • new american bible
The article continues the discussion on the use of parallel annotations with some reminders on the nature of Parallel Text Annotations found in some modern translations of the Bible.
lectio divina • parallel texts • modern translations • jerusalem bible • new american bible
Biblical Poetry In Our Translated Bibles
The article simply points out where in our modern translations of the bible poetry can be found. Some articles on biblical poetry found in two Bible translations are then pointed out, and the problem of translated poetry is briefly discussed. Finally, parallelism and balance are pointed out as the most distinctive characteristic of biblical poetry (E. Laverdiere).
biblical poetry • hebrew poetry • parallelism and balance • poetry and translations
The article simply points out where in our modern translations of the bible poetry can be found. Some articles on biblical poetry found in two Bible translations are then pointed out, and the problem of translated poetry is briefly discussed. Finally, parallelism and balance are pointed out as the most distinctive characteristic of biblical poetry (E. Laverdiere).
biblical poetry • hebrew poetry • parallelism and balance • poetry and translations
Reading Scriptures Intelligently: Using Your Bible's Notes
Continues the preceding article on reading the text of Scriptures, but this time with emphasis on the helps that some modern translations have. In this article, the features of the Jerusalem Bible and the New American Bible are pointed out for the sake of illustration.
modern translations • footnotes and marginal notes • intelligent reading • jerusalem bible • new american bible
Continues the preceding article on reading the text of Scriptures, but this time with emphasis on the helps that some modern translations have. In this article, the features of the Jerusalem Bible and the New American Bible are pointed out for the sake of illustration.
modern translations • footnotes and marginal notes • intelligent reading • jerusalem bible • new american bible
Biblical Prose: Narrative and Discourse
A short article on Biblical narrative and discourse. The aim of the article is simply to introduce the reader to the topic of narrative and discourse pointing out ideas that have been seen in the previous articles.
biblical prose • narrative • discourse • lectio divina • old testament
A short article on Biblical narrative and discourse. The aim of the article is simply to introduce the reader to the topic of narrative and discourse pointing out ideas that have been seen in the previous articles.
biblical prose • narrative • discourse • lectio divina • old testament
Memory, Parallel Texts, St. Augustine and Guy the Carthusian
The article is the first a two part essay on the use of parallel texts in the reading of the Scriptures. Herein is contained a description of how parallel texts were used by St. Augustine of Hippo and Guy the Carthusian, this latter being the author of the Scala Claustralium, a paragraph of which is commented on.
scala claustralium • parallel texts • guy the carthusian • st. augustine of hippo
The article is the first a two part essay on the use of parallel texts in the reading of the Scriptures. Herein is contained a description of how parallel texts were used by St. Augustine of Hippo and Guy the Carthusian, this latter being the author of the Scala Claustralium, a paragraph of which is commented on.
scala claustralium • parallel texts • guy the carthusian • st. augustine of hippo
Practical Hints 2: Reading Scriptures Intelligently
This article explains the phrase "Reading Scriptures Intelligently" and shows how such reading is made by using Mk. 1:29-31 as an illustration.
gospel of mark 1:29-31 • simon's mother-in-law • healing • holy one • intelligent reading
This article explains the phrase "Reading Scriptures Intelligently" and shows how such reading is made by using Mk. 1:29-31 as an illustration.
gospel of mark 1:29-31 • simon's mother-in-law • healing • holy one • intelligent reading
The Word of God: Prose and Poetry
This article begins a new series on the topic of "The Bible As Literature." To introduce the topic, a short commentary on Dei Verbum 12 will be made. This will be followed later on by an explanation of the characteristics of biblical prose and poetry and finally, examples of each as found in the books of the scriptures will be treated.
biblical prose • poetry • literature • dei verbum 12 • the bible as literature
This article begins a new series on the topic of "The Bible As Literature." To introduce the topic, a short commentary on Dei Verbum 12 will be made. This will be followed later on by an explanation of the characteristics of biblical prose and poetry and finally, examples of each as found in the books of the scriptures will be treated.
biblical prose • poetry • literature • dei verbum 12 • the bible as literature
Anorexia and Religion, Part I
Why does the mindset of fourteenth century, pious skeletal females still resonate with many modern women?
anorexia • middle ages • religion • female • catherine
Why does the mindset of fourteenth century, pious skeletal females still resonate with many modern women?
anorexia • middle ages • religion • female • catherine
Charles Baudelaire, the Edgar Allan Poe of Paris
Charles Baudelaire (1821-1867) was a prominent European poet and writer of prose who was born April 9th in Paris to an x-priest and an orphaned pauper.
poets • romantic poets • writers • romantic writers • charles baudelaire
Charles Baudelaire (1821-1867) was a prominent European poet and writer of prose who was born April 9th in Paris to an x-priest and an orphaned pauper.
poets • romantic poets • writers • romantic writers • charles baudelaire
Classic Sensuality Books
There are many self-help books on sensuality so how do you know which ones are worth buying? We've chosen 10 classic guides that every couple should invest in.
classic sensuality books • sensuality education • orgasm diet • kama sutra • erotic literature
There are many self-help books on sensuality so how do you know which ones are worth buying? We've chosen 10 classic guides that every couple should invest in.
classic sensuality books • sensuality education • orgasm diet • kama sutra • erotic literature
Colonial Williamsburg Crab Cake Recipe
At Colonial Williamsburg, historians preserve past practices through research and public interpretation. The cooking craft program is called Foodways.
crab cake recipe • chesapeake bay • colonial williamsburg • oysters • virginia
At Colonial Williamsburg, historians preserve past practices through research and public interpretation. The cooking craft program is called Foodways.
crab cake recipe • chesapeake bay • colonial williamsburg • oysters • virginia
How to Plan to Read a Shakespearean Play
When first reading Shakespeare, students often feel disoriented. Teachers can alleviate this by first introducing the language, culture and plot of Elizabethan England
how to read a shakespearean play • prepare students to read shakespeare • interpret archaic language • study inverted word order • introduce themes in shakespeare's play
When first reading Shakespeare, students often feel disoriented. Teachers can alleviate this by first introducing the language, culture and plot of Elizabethan England
how to read a shakespearean play • prepare students to read shakespeare • interpret archaic language • study inverted word order • introduce themes in shakespeare's play
January Birthstone Garnet
Deep red garnets are most popular in jewelry, but the gem is also found in varieties of every color. Garnet has been worn and used for over 6000 years.
garnet gemstone • birthstone for january • red semi-precious gem stone • history myths legends about garnet • 2nd anniversary gemstone
Deep red garnets are most popular in jewelry, but the gem is also found in varieties of every color. Garnet has been worn and used for over 6000 years.
garnet gemstone • birthstone for january • red semi-precious gem stone • history myths legends about garnet • 2nd anniversary gemstone
Kama Sutra
the ancient sensual connection of Kama Sutra uncovered
kama sutra • lovemaking • sex • sensual • lovers
the ancient sensual connection of Kama Sutra uncovered
kama sutra • lovemaking • sex • sensual • lovers
The Bible and Human Relationships
The Bible is divinely inspired truth to some; a literary masterpiece to others. But many miss the essence of lessons on human relationships in the Book of Genesis.
bible on human relationships • genesis lessons • bible commentaries • bible lessons for today • joseph and his brothers
The Bible is divinely inspired truth to some; a literary masterpiece to others. But many miss the essence of lessons on human relationships in the Book of Genesis.
bible on human relationships • genesis lessons • bible commentaries • bible lessons for today • joseph and his brothers
World Bible Translation Center
The mission of the non-profit World Bible Translation Center is to translate the Bible into multiple-language, easy-to-read versions for distribution around the world.
world bible translation center • bible translations • translate bible into languages • bible in multiple languages • accurate bible translation
The mission of the non-profit World Bible Translation Center is to translate the Bible into multiple-language, easy-to-read versions for distribution around the world.
world bible translation center • bible translations • translate bible into languages • bible in multiple languages • accurate bible translation
Barclay's Catechism and Confession of Faith
An essay about A Catechism and Confession of Faith by Robert Barclay, an important early figure in the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
religious society of friends • bible • scripture • robert barclay • theology
An essay about A Catechism and Confession of Faith by Robert Barclay, an important early figure in the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
religious society of friends • bible • scripture • robert barclay • theology
Biblical Prosperity
Many people want to know what the Bible says about money, and few have really studied money in the Bible, specifically how people made money in Bible times.
money in the bible • money bible times • ways people made money bible • ways people made money ancient • ancient people money
Many people want to know what the Bible says about money, and few have really studied money in the Bible, specifically how people made money in Bible times.
money in the bible • money bible times • ways people made money bible • ways people made money ancient • ancient people money
Classic Sensuality Books
There are many self-help books on sensuality so how do you know which ones are worth buying? We've chosen 10 classic bedroom guides that every couple should invest in.
classic sensuality books • sensuality education • orgasm diet • kama sutra • erotic literature
There are many self-help books on sensuality so how do you know which ones are worth buying? We've chosen 10 classic bedroom guides that every couple should invest in.
classic sensuality books • sensuality education • orgasm diet • kama sutra • erotic literature
Early Welsh Manuscripts, Part II
The Red Book of Hergest is notable for being the source of the Four Branches of the Mabinogi.
welsh literature • welsh poetry • welsh bards • red book of hergest • llyfr coch hergest
The Red Book of Hergest is notable for being the source of the Four Branches of the Mabinogi.
welsh literature • welsh poetry • welsh bards • red book of hergest • llyfr coch hergest
Translation: The Brave New World
Used to be that a college degree, a collection of dictionaries, a typewriter and a supple intellect were all you needed to be a translator. New technology, perhaps starting with affordable PCs, changed that. These days, being a language wiz is not enough to stay on the cutting edge in translation. Computer savvy, string decryption and mind reading skills also come in handy.
localization • internationalization • globalization • translation • continuing education
Used to be that a college degree, a collection of dictionaries, a typewriter and a supple intellect were all you needed to be a translator. New technology, perhaps starting with affordable PCs, changed that. These days, being a language wiz is not enough to stay on the cutting edge in translation. Computer savvy, string decryption and mind reading skills also come in handy.
localization • internationalization • globalization • translation • continuing education
Witches in Ancient History
Women empowered with supernatural abilities can be found in all ancient cultures, often serving a positive and a negative purpose in everyday life and the quest to know.
witchcraft in the ancient world • famous witches • the witch of endor • circe and odysseus • hebrew views of witches
Women empowered with supernatural abilities can be found in all ancient cultures, often serving a positive and a negative purpose in everyday life and the quest to know.
witchcraft in the ancient world • famous witches • the witch of endor • circe and odysseus • hebrew views of witches
Parallelism and Balance
"Parallelism and balance are two distinctive features of biblical poetry, " writes Laverdierre. These will be the topic of the present article. By using examples from the poetic sections of the Bible, I will illustrate what parallelism is and how it contributes to poetic balance.
poetry • biblical poetry • parallelism • balance • psalm 1
"Parallelism and balance are two distinctive features of biblical poetry, " writes Laverdierre. These will be the topic of the present article. By using examples from the poetic sections of the Bible, I will illustrate what parallelism is and how it contributes to poetic balance.
poetry • biblical poetry • parallelism • balance • psalm 1
Using Explanatory Notes: Mark 9:14-29: A Possessed Boy
The article seeks to illustrate the four rules for using explanatory notes through a reading of Mark 9:14-29.
mark 9:14-29 • explanatory notes • nab • possessed boy • a father's petition
The article seeks to illustrate the four rules for using explanatory notes through a reading of Mark 9:14-29.
mark 9:14-29 • explanatory notes • nab • possessed boy • a father's petition
Reading A Psalm In Six Steps
The article presents a six-step programme for the reading of a psalm. The example psalm used is Ps. 51, otherwise known as the “Miserere.”
lectio divina • psalm • miserere • six-step programme • 2 samuel 12
The article presents a six-step programme for the reading of a psalm. The example psalm used is Ps. 51, otherwise known as the “Miserere.”
lectio divina • psalm • miserere • six-step programme • 2 samuel 12
Et Tu, Faramir?
Tolkien's vivid mythology captures the imagination with a careful retelling of supposedly ancient stories which were long forgotten. But just exactly what were the imaginary sources for Tolkien's imaginary sources? Middle-earth's undiscovered literature evokes a wheels-within-wheels mystique, much as real literature draws upon older sources to build up its own power and breadth.
epic of gilgamesh • indo-european • tyr • zeus • julius caesar
Tolkien's vivid mythology captures the imagination with a careful retelling of supposedly ancient stories which were long forgotten. But just exactly what were the imaginary sources for Tolkien's imaginary sources? Middle-earth's undiscovered literature evokes a wheels-within-wheels mystique, much as real literature draws upon older sources to build up its own power and breadth.
epic of gilgamesh • indo-european • tyr • zeus • julius caesar
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