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References: nwt foreword, App. A1–A2
No other book is like it. Understanding it depends on the heart condition, and not any innate mental capabilities.
Video Lecture: Completely Equipped for Every Good Work – Geoffrey Jackson
Why does the Bible have such an impact on people’s lives?
Why did the New World Bible Translation Committee undertake this revision?
How was the New World Bible Translation Committee motivated by 1 Timothy 2:4?
Why is Bible translation required?
What is a paraphrase, and how might this form of translation distort the meaning of a text?
How might doctrinal bias affect a translator’s work? Give an example.
Explain what some Bible translators have unjustifiably taken the liberty to do in connection with God’s name.
While avoiding a paraphrase, what has the New World Bible Translation Committee endeavored to do with respect to a literal translation?
Discuss five principles that guided the New World Bible Translation Committee in producing a reliable translation.
Why have a number of style and vocabulary changes been made in the 2013 revision?
