tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23621282.post3382336669596719406..comments2023-12-31T23:18:01.816-05:00Comments on Radical Reformation Fan: Fresh Appreciation for Bible TranslatorsGary Snowdenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10157967748058707819noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23621282.post-82796494216225341402011-03-03T17:59:51.487-06:002011-03-03T17:59:51.487-06:00I can't remember the exact percentage, but the...I can't remember the exact percentage, but the Biblical illiteracy rate for people under 30 is very high. Combine that fact with the high percentage of ESL people we have (at least the one I come in contact with), it is essential to have translations that translate ancient idioms into modern ones. Also, some translations still use 'biblish', words that those of us who have been around churches for awhile understand but have no meaning in a modern setting. My hat's off to translators that can faithfully do that!John Notesteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15330129120369425636noreply@blogger.com