RT Article
T1 Theological interpretation and translation reception: translating “Spirit of God” in Genesis 1.1-2
JF The Bible translator
VO 64
IS 3
SP 284
OP 299
A1 Nyirenda, Misheck
LA English
YR 2013
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1758055502
AB Bible translators must be concerned with both the preservation of the meanings in the source texts and the reception of their translations. The latter brings to the task of translating the need to place in the main text renderings that may not be the clearest, but that reflect sensitivity to the perceived theological sentiments of the intended readers. In such cases, the translator must not only be concerned with exegetical issues, but also reception issues, without sacrificing the one for the other. This article examines the translation of Gen 1.1-2 in the NRSV to illustrate this challenge.
K1 ’elōhîm
K1 bārā’
K1 bĕrē’šît
K1 Cosmology
K1 Exegesis
K1 rûaḥ
K1 Reception
K1 Theology
K1 Translation
DO 10.1177/2051677013507215