Translating the Gospel (series)

Translating the Gospel is a series of articles written by Hart Wiens, CBS Directory of Scripture Translation. 

 

 
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The famous theologian, Karl Barth, was once asked what he thought was the most profound truth of the Christian faith. Thoughtfully he responded, Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so.

 

This truth is succinctly expressed in John's Gospel, chapter 3 verse 16. This verse has often been called the Gospel in a nutshell. In a series of articles reflecting on this verse word by word, Hart uses this great affirmation of God's love for us to illustrate some of the challenges Bible translators face as we seek to restate God's Good News in every language spoken on earth.