Hi Cynthia! What is your recommended translation of the Bible?
Thank you so much, Julie
Watch Cynthia’s Video Answer Below:
In this video, Cynthia addresses why this seemingly simple question can become a ‘can of worms’ as she answers why:
- all translations are compromises
- she still appreciates the numinosity of the King James Version while recognizing the challenges
- she shies away from ‘relaxed fit’ translations
- the New Revised Standard Version offers a good, solid middle option
- encountering a few words in Aramaic, Greek, Hebrew, or Latin can completely change one’s relationship to the text
- the Lord’s Prayer in Aramaic is catching like wildfire
- staying adventurous in our Bible reading helps the heart understand