Modern Mind, Ancient Book

Why Are There So Many Bible Translations? (The Philosophy Behind Them) Part 2

April 27, 2026·35 min
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Send us Fan Mail Why are there so many Bible translations—and which one should you trust? In Part 2 of our Bible Translation series, Modern Mind, Ancient Book explores the translation philosophies behind the most widely used Bibles today. Every translation is shaped by a goal—whether it aims to stay close to the original wording or communicate the meaning clearly in modern language. In this episode, you’ll learn: •The difference between formal equivalence (word-for-word) and dynamic equival...

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