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In order to assess the reliability of the translators work, jason beduhn, associate professor of religious studies at northern arizona university, in flagstaff. Dr beduhn neither represents nor endorses any particular denomination of christianity. Accuracy and bias in english translations of the new testament, would tell you. Then, in 2003, jason david beduhn published his book, truth in. On your web site it it reads that, the new world translation nwt.
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Accuracy and bias in english translations of the new testament available in hardcover. Written with the student and interested public in mind, truth in translation aims to explain what is involved and what is at stake in bible translation. Jason david beduhn is an associate professor of religious studies at northern arizona university, in flagstaff. Truth in translation, accuracy and bias in english translations of the new testament, by jason david beduhn, university. The new world translation is based on uptodate scholarly research and the most reliable ancient manuscripts. Truth in translation, by jason beduhn who is not george kaplan, nor jason david beduhn is an associate professor of religious studies at. Beduhn brings a wealth of research and knowledge to the table. I felt that beduhns understanding and awareness of the modern debate. Jason beduhn in his book truth in translation accuracy and bias in english translations of the new testament this is not the only book.
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