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by Andrew Case
It's been said that people don't want to know: 1) how sausages are made, 2) how bibles are translated. In this podcast we bravely talk about the latter, go deep into biblical studies, and seek to treasure and understand the Bible together. It's for people who want to get nerdy about Scripture and for those who want to understand how their translations came to be. Everything from history to Hebrew, we're on a quest to learn more and make beautiful translations of God's Word. We believe the Bible is a unified, God-breathed, God-centered, hope-giving book, sweeter than honey, pointing to Jesus.
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- 2 weeks ago41 min
A Legal Guide for Ministries Desiring to Release Scripture Freely
In the last episode, we covered the dark origins of international copyright law, as well as a very short and condensed argument that copyright law constitutes a perversion of justice. So, if you haven't yet listened to that episode, I would strongly encourage you to go back and do so before continuing on with this one.This episode will focus on a practical to-do list explaining what organizations will need to accomplish before they can comply with this complex web of international regulations before they release Scripture as public domain. Also, I will provide a link to a Word document that has generic form templates that organizations can use with their attorneys to get started with policy changes and the right things that everybody will need to sign—both volunteers and employees—to make sure that nothing inadvertently gets locked under automatic copyright traps.Of course, every organization's legal counsel will need to affirm these things and probably tailor them to specific regions as needed. I hope this is useful and helpful for everyone. Get ready for a wild ride, because what you're about to hear will surprise most of you.Bibliography.Ministry generic form templates doc.website | books | x | music | Hebrew | articles | facebook | contact
- 2 weeks ago52 min
The Dark Origins of International Copyright Law
This is the beginning of two episodes that deal with the legality issues that organizations face when they want to obey Scripture and make Scripture free. This has come about based on some conversations I've had with YWAM on the possibility of their organization switching to a public domain publishing policy for their translated Scripture. As you may know, YWAM has become heavily invested in Bible translation in recent years, and they are doing a lot of work around the world. I would love to see them lead the way in showing the translation organizations that it's not only possible to release Scripture as public domain, but it is blessed. It is more blessed to give than to receive.Now, to set the stage for the complex international copyright legality issues, we have to understand a few things that this podcast episode is gonna cover. The first is that copyright and patent law are a perversion of justice, far from a stance of natural rights and biblical law. Each Christian needs to decide, when they're faced with a perversion of justice, whether they will follow that or whether they will walk in the footsteps of the Hebrew midwives, Rahab, Moses's parents, Obadiah hiding the prophets, Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, Esther, Mordecai, and others, and decide not to cower before the twisting of morality by current sinful rulers. Each organization will have to decide how much they actually want to bow before the complex web of unreasonable, absurd, foolish, and unjust copyright laws that serve to strangle the free sharing of truth in the world and keep down poorer countries who are unable to comply with this web of regulations and high costs.Nevertheless, it is good for everyone to understand the dark origins of international copyright law that began with greed, selfishness, censorship, and disregard for human flourishing. Once we have established this history and the many points in the development of this legal structure, the next episode will cover exactly what every ministry would need to do to fully comply with the laws before they release Scripture as public domain.This may sound shocking and absurd—that you need permission to release something freely—but that is actually the case because of how messed up these laws are. This episode will explain how it became that way. You'll learn a lot, as I did.Please share it far and wide so that more Christians become educated on this important issue that affects the Great Commission in a massive way. Once an organization has listened to this episodes and the next one, they should be equipped to move toward unbinding the Word of God. It's my hope and prayer that many organizations choose to bow to the command of Christ and give Scripture completely free of restrictions, rather than bow to profit margins, to the spirit of the age, and to an unjust regime that has destroyed the progress of human knowledge.Conversation generated with NotebookLM.website | books | x | music | Hebrew | articles | facebook | contact
- 2 weeks ago45 min
LangQuest - A New App for Oral Bible Translation - with Ryder Wishart
In this episode I had the privilege of interviewing my friend Ryder Wishart whose organization has launched a new, free mobile app that facilitates recording and managing oral Bible translations, especially where there is no internet.Learn more about LangQuest.Learn more about Ryder.website | books | x | music | Hebrew | articles | facebook | contact
- Jun 27, 202615 min
Life Update
Links mentioned:https://doreancon.orghttps://globalbibletools.com
- May 24, 202641 min
The History of the Gender Neutral Controversy in Bible Translation
Sources: https://www.bible-researcher.com/gender.htmlThis episode was generated by NotebookLM and curated by Andrew Case.In this episode we cover the complex and often contentious debate regarding gender-inclusive language in biblical translation, exploring the divergent philosophies that have shaped modern versions like the TNIV and the 2011 NIV. We examine the basic principles of the Committee on Bible Translation (CBT), which allows for "non-offending renderings" of ancient patriarchal expressions as long as the original intent is not distorted. This is contrasted with the Colorado Springs Guidelines (CSG), a consensus statement by evangelical leaders who argue that overusing gender-neutral language can become an instrument of distortion and that "man" and masculine pronouns should be retained to preserve the sanctity of the text.The discussion also highlights the Roman Catholic perspective, specifically the Vatican's Liturgiam Authenticam and the norms presented by Cardinal Ratzinger, which demand "maximum possible fidelity" to the original language and prohibit the systematic substitution of masculine terms for God or the Trinity. We delve into the technical linguistic arguments presented by scholars like Michael Marlowe and Vern Poythress, who caution against confusing lexical semantics with pragmatics; they argue that just because a biblical statement applies to both men and women does not mean the individual words used—such as aner (man) or adelphoi (brothers)—lack a specific male meaning component. Finally, we explore the theological implications of these translation choices, considering how the removal of male-marked language may obscure biblical doctrines of covenantal representation and the specific role of the father as a symbol of God's fatherhood.
- May 14, 202647 min
The Bizarre History of the Hebrew Hapax "lilith" לילית
Edited and curated by Andrew Case and generated by NotebookLM based on: https://doi.org/10.54395/JOT-MJLIL21This episode examines the evolution of the Hebrew word lilith, found in Isaiah 34:14 (לִּילִ֔ית), from its likely origins as a biological bird to its status as a modern cultural icon. Through onomatopoeic experiments and applied psychology, the author argues that the term originally imitated the call of the Lilith Owl, a creature suited to the desolate habitats described in the Bible. Over centuries, cognitive illusions and superstitions regarding owls and nighttime death led translators to replace this natural bird with supernatural female demons from Greek and Near Eastern mythology. The study tracks this shift from early Greek translations and Dead Sea Scrolls to medieval legends that portrayed Lilith as Adam's rebellious first wife. Ultimately, while the word began as a vocal icon for a specific owl, it has since become an ineradicable symbol of feminine power and witchcraft in contemporary media. This transition highlights how linguistic misunderstandings and archaeological misinterpretations can transform a 2,700-year-old word into a complex mythic figure.
- May 7, 202625 min
Who Is the Dumb Consultant Who Approved This? (Oh, It Was Me!)
Guest: Randy Groff. Subtitle: How Ethical is Parachute Consulting?Watch the original presentation.A big thank-you to Randy Groff for being willing to share his talk on this podcast.In this presentation, Randy Groff critiques the "parachute consulting" model, where specialists briefly visit unfamiliar regions to approve Bible translations based solely on back translations. Drawing on decades of experience in West Africa, he compares traditional translation projects—which involve deep linguistic immersion—with modern Luke partnership projects that prioritize speed and local drafting. Groff’s research reveals that relying on back translations often conceals significant grammatical and contextual errors, which he only discovered after performing an exhaustive interlinear analysis. He argues that the pressure for cost reduction and rapid results in the non-Western world compromises the quality of sacred texts. Ultimately, Groff calls for a return to rigorous oversight and intermediate linguistic checks to ensure that local communities receive accurate and ethical translations.website | books | twitter | music | Hebrew | articles | facebook | contact | download all episodes for offline
- May 1, 202629 min
To Approve or Not? What guides consultants when they are uncomfortable with the text before them?
Watch the original video.“A sound translation will help shape theology - but theology should not dictate how the text is translated.”Many thanks to Steve Payne for being willing to share his work on this podcast.In this presentation, translation consultant Stephen Payne explores the complex ethical and practical dilemmas faced when approving biblical texts for publication. He argues that while local teams often prioritize cultural relevance and naturalness, consultants must act as stewards of accuracy to prevent theological biases or modern perspectives from altering the original message. Through various case studies, Payne illustrates how issues like contextualization, honorifics, and historical consistency can create friction between a consultant's conscience and a community's preferences. He emphasizes that while the role of a consultant is collaborative, they must ultimately ensure that theology does not dictate translation or compromise the integrity of the source text. Payne concludes that certified oversight remains essential in 2025 to provide global churches with high-quality, trustworthy Scripture. He provides a framework of guiding principles intended to help consultants navigate these sensitive situations with both humility and firm professional standards.
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It's been said that people don't want to know: 1) how sausages are made, 2) how bibles are translated. In this podcast we bravely talk about the latter, go deep into biblical studies, and seek to treasure and understand the Bible together. It's for people who want to get nerdy about Scripture and for those who want to understand how their translations came to be. Everything from history to Hebrew, we're on a quest to learn more and make beautiful translations of God's Word. We believe the Bible is a unified, God-breathed, God-centered, hope-giving book, sweeter than honey, pointing to Jesus.
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