Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. www.bibleblender.com › 2019 › biblical-lessonsThe complete history of Bible translations - Bible Blender

   www.bibleblender.com › 2019 › biblical-lessons

   • Cached

   Jan 6, 2019 · The Vulgate, or Latin form of the Bible, was commissioned by the Bishop of Rome during a time when Latin was becoming the official language of the church. Latin translations existed, but they had been translated from the Geek Septuagint instead of earlier Hebrew translations.

2. godwords.org › timeline-bible-translationsTimeline: Bible Translations - GodWords: Theology and Other ...

   godwords.org › timeline-bible-translations

   • Cached

   The entire Bible has been translated into over 700 languages, and the New Testament into over 1,500 languages. This list is English-based… that is, I want to list the timeline from the original writings to major or notable modern English Bibles.

3. study.com › academy › lessonBible Translations | History, Original Language & Versions

   study.com › academy › lesson

   • Cached

   Feb 13, 2023 · The following Bible translation chart explains the timeline of notable milestones ever since humanity had both the Old and New Testaments in hand.

   • There is a distinction between Bible translations and Bible versions. Regarding translations and the number of different languages in which the Bib...
   • The most popular Bible version among English translations is the New International Version. It is a functional versus literal interpretation of the...
   • The first instance of Bible translation took place in about 300 B.C., when the Old Testament was translated from Hebrew to Greek. The Old and New T...

4. www.sbl-site.org › assets › pdfsHistory of Bible Translation - Society of Biblical Literature

   www.sbl-site.org › assets › pdfs

   the earliest translators and translations of the Bible into the four main languages of Ghana—Gã, Ewe, Twi, and Mfantse—during the eigh- teenth to nineteenth century missionary era.

   • File Size: 622KB

   • Page Count: 23

5. wycliffe.org.uk › story › a-brief-history-of-bibleA brief history of Bible translation - Wycliffe Bible Translators

   wycliffe.org.uk › story › a-brief-history-of-bible

   • Cached

   Around 382 AD the Pope commissioned his secretary, Jerome, to produce a new translation in Latin, as the Septuagint-based versions were, shall we say, rather messy. Jerome set about the task with reported trepidation, but also with great seriousness.

6. answeredfaith.com › history-of-bible-translationsThe Evolution of Bible Translations: Milestones & Influential ...

   answeredfaith.com › history-of-bible-translations

   • Cached

   Aug 1, 2024 · Early Latin translations appeared by 2nd century CE but lacked consistency. Saint Jerome created a standardized version called the Vulgate around 405 CE. Commissioned by Pope Damasus I, Jerome used original Hebrew texts rather than previous Latin versions.

7. People also ask

   When was the Bible translated to Latin?

   • Church leaders felt the bible should be translated to Latin from its original Hebrew and Aramaic forms. Thus, Jerome translated the bible to Latin between 383 and 405 AD. Jerome used various sources, including the Septuagint and other earlier Latin translations. He followed the same organization as the Greek Septuagint.

   The complete history of Bible translations - Bible Blender

   www.bibleblender.com/2019/biblical-lessons/biblical-history/ancient-texts/the-complete-history-of-bible-translations-how-the-word-was-delivered-from-god-to-our-modern-day-bibles

   See all results for this question

   When was the first Bible translated?

   • The first instance of Bible translation took place in about 300 B.C., when the Old Testament was translated from Hebrew to Greek. The Old and New Testaments were translated into different languages beginning in 382 A.D. with the work of St. Jerome. The translation work was originally done by hand.

   Bible Translations | History, Original Language & Versions

   study.com/academy/lesson/bible-translations-overview-history-timeline.html

   See all results for this question

   Should the Bible be translated to Latin?

   • Latin translations existed, but they had been translated from the Geek Septuagint instead of earlier Hebrew translations. Church leaders felt the bible should be translated to Latin from its original Hebrew and Aramaic forms.

   The complete history of Bible translations - Bible Blender

   www.bibleblender.com/2019/biblical-lessons/biblical-history/ancient-texts/the-complete-history-of-bible-translations-how-the-word-was-delivered-from-god-to-our-modern-day-bibles

   See all results for this question

   What languages were used to write the Bible?

   • In general, the Bible was written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. The Hebrew and Aramaic parts were translated into Greek, then later translated into Latin. These four forms, Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek, and Latin, became the basis for modern-day English translations. Below is a brief history of biblical translations.

   The complete history of Bible translations - Bible Blender

   www.bibleblender.com/2019/biblical-lessons/biblical-history/ancient-texts/the-complete-history-of-bible-translations-how-the-word-was-delivered-from-god-to-our-modern-day-bibles

   See all results for this question

   How many languages has the Bible been translated into?

   • Today, the Bible has been translated into more than 500 languages. Because there is no direct word-for-word equivalent for most languages, translators must use their own judgment, or more accurately, the judgment of large committees, to determine the most accurate translation.

   The complete history of Bible translations - Bible Blender

   www.bibleblender.com/2019/biblical-lessons/biblical-history/ancient-texts/the-complete-history-of-bible-translations-how-the-word-was-delivered-from-god-to-our-modern-day-bibles

   See all results for this question

   Who translated the Bible?

   • Legend says seventy men from the twelve tribes of Israel came to Alexandria to translate the Bible (the name “Septuagint” means seventy). Their translation was known as the Septuagint or LXX. During the translation efforts, books were regrouped. Translators organized the books according to subject matter instead of by original Hebrew authorship.

   The complete history of Bible translations - Bible Blender

   www.bibleblender.com/2019/biblical-lessons/biblical-history/ancient-texts/the-complete-history-of-bible-translations-how-the-word-was-delivered-from-god-to-our-modern-day-bibles

   See all results for this question

8. www.historyworld.net › wrldhis › PlainTextHistoriesHISTORY OF BIBLE TRANSLATIONS | Historyworld

   www.historyworld.net › wrldhis › PlainTextHistories

   • Cached

   During the 1st century Greek remains the language of the small Christian community, but with the spread of the faith through the Roman empire a Latin version of the Bible texts is needed in western regions. By the second century there is one such version in use in north Africa and another in Italy.