A Bible translation often obtains favor only in a narrow circle within the church and/or in certain denominational groups. It seems from the internet that a broader spectrum of Christians are being drawn to the ESV from different backgrounds. Are you encouraged by that? Previous Next <!– D(["mb","WatchrnVern Poythress respond (Windows Media). rnrn One of the questions is whether the Internet has beenrna factor in the possibility of spreading the news about a translation, gettingrnpeople aware of the qualities particularly... Read more

Previous Next A Bible translation often obtains favor only in a narrow circle within the church and or in certain denominational groups. It seems from the internet that a broader spectrum of Christians are being drawn to the ESV from different backgrounds. Are you encouraged by that? <!– D(["mb","WatchrnBill Mounce respond (Windows Media format). rnrn As far as the ESV and the Internet is concerned, onernof the things I’ve been very encouraged about is the publisher srnwillingness to share it.... Read more

It is of note that the group of scholars who wrote the ESV include some great giants of evangelicalism. I wonder how important to the accurate translation of the Bible is an evangelical faith. How much does the doctrine one believes in influence the act of translation and the philosophy which lies behind it? Watch Paul House respond (Windows Media). We’re often asked how our evangelical convictions affect our translation principles. I would answer in the following way. Just for... Read more