Beyond the Transfer Paradigm:New Insights in Bible Translation using the Dutch Nieuwe Bijbelvertaling as a Case Study

This article focuses on recent advancements in Bible translation, using the Dutch Nieuwe Bijbelvertaling (NBV) as a case study. The NBV was published in 2004 and underwent a revision in 2021. This translation follows the tradition of Nida, but also aims to enhance the method of functional equivalence with innovative elements. The 2021 edition incorporates valuable feedback from readers to improve the translation according to its own standards and draws insights from skopos theory to address various dilemma’s. Consequently, the NBV exemplifies the contemporary stance of Bible translation that e... Mehr ...