The Sean McDowell Show 7 Bad Bible Translations (ft. Mark Ward)
Sep 8, 2023
Join Mark Ward, an author and YouTuber with expertise in Bible translations, as he reveals the pitfalls of various translations. He discusses the problematic New World Translation, translations tailored for Muslim audiences, and critiques like the Passion Translation. Mark emphasizes the importance of using multiple translations and highlights the issues with the NRSV Updated Edition. He also touches on the evolving language of the King James Version and the debates over gender language in modern translations, offering valuable insights for readers.
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From King James Only Upbringing
- Mark Ward grew up in a King James Only environment and later learned Greek and Hebrew in seminary.
- That journey led him to leave King James only-ism while remaining grateful for its influence on his English and faith.
Two Root Causes Of Bad Translations
- Bad translations arise from narrow sectarian agendas or from crackpot linguistic theories.
- Those two categories explain most persistent problems that distort theology or readability.
New World Translation Example
- The New World Translation alters key Christological texts to fit Jehovah's Witness doctrine.
- Mark points to John 1:1 where it reads "was a God" instead of "was God" as a glaring sectarian change.
