Working for the Word - a Bible translation podcast
Andrew CaseIt'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,... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 209 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityChristianity | |||
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This episode examines the evolution of the Hebrew word lilith, found in Isaiah 34:14 (לִּילִ֔ית), from its likely origins as a biological bi... more
Guest: Randy Groff.
Subtitle: How Ethical is Parachute Consulting?
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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 co... more
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“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, translatio... more
This episode examines the debate regarding the effectiveness and adoption of vernacular Bible translations in multilingual communities. While some researchers argue that diglossia and language prestige cause churches to favor national languages for f... more
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I've been learning biblical Hebrew through Aleph with Beth on YouTube and now I've been binging this podcast ever since I found out about it. I love and appreciate all that you are doing! God bless!
Podcast Addict52 years agolilitalia- Captivating and Exciting
I haven’t listened to a boring episode yet. Andrew is studied, considerate, and skillfully inviting a wide audience in to the world(s) of Bible translation. I have been captivated and convicted to read and study scripture more, and I have been enthralled with the many pieces of the Bible translation puzzle. I am now on journey exploring my own place in Bible translation.
Apple Podcasts5Wolfgang Winklebean
Germany3 years ago - Fantastic on two fronts
If you love the Bible, you should listen to at least a few episodes. Your appreciation for the Word will increase and you will find a greater understanding of it by looking at texts from different angles.
If you love language, you will gain so much from these discussions. The variety of languages discussed, the interest in history and social contexts, and the passion for real communication (the whole point of language!) of original ideas is unsurpassed.
If you happen to be a Bible-believing, l... more
Apple Podcasts5Karisofia
United States4 years ago - So helpful!
This is a great podcast on the extremely important (and often overlooked) great commission task of Bible translation. It also offers a lot of helpful material relating to exegesis and the Biblical languages. I don’t agree with Andrew on everything, but I do share his love for God’s Word and his desire for all of God’s people to have it in their own language.
Apple Podcasts5Lrome04United States4 years ago - Helpful for Anyone Who Cares about Biblical Languages and Bible Translation
Andrew’s podcast fills a much-needed niche. While focused on Bible translation, his content varies in a delightful and helpful way. Some episodes show the painstaking research and transparent wrestling to make good decisions for issues that arise in translation consulting. Others involve interviews or portion of audio recordings of experts to tackle specific topics germane to working in the biblical languages. Andrew does a great job “breaking it down” into chunks to walk the hearer step-by-step... more
Apple Podcasts5dougsmith1977United States4 years ago
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What is Working for the Word about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show centers on Bible translation, translation theory, and language in service of Scripture. Episodes frequently explore how translations are made, why certain terms are chosen, and the cultural and historical factors shaping text interpretation. Notable threads include debates over the divine name, methods like oral versus written translation, and practical fieldwork insights from translation projects around the world. Listeners who enjoy rigorous linguistic discussion, Biblical languages, and the ethics of translation will likely find it particularly engaging, while still being accessible to general Christians curious about how their Bible came to be. A standout aspect is its willingness to tackle controversial topics (such as the di... more
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Recent guests on Working for the Word include:
1. Randy Groff
2. Stephen Payne
3. Timothy Hatcher
4. Anand B. Eberhard
5. David Eberhard
6. Jeff Heath
7. Judy Heath
8. Nico Daams
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