Great video! Very informative. I'm also Reformed. Just for fun: * ESV = Yoda. Knowledgeable and wise, comes from a long and venerable heritage (Tyndale-KJV), but sometimes sounds like it's talking backwards. * NASB/LSB = C3PO. Technically precise, popular with fellow robotic eggheads, but often too literal-minded and woodenly awkward, particularly in social settings. * CSB/HCSB = Mace Windu. Boldly willing to take risks, even if it breaks with tradition (e.g. John 3:16, Rom 3:25), has a strong fan base within certain factions (SBC), but otherwise less popular than one might think. * NIV = Han Solo. Broadly popular, plain spoken, easy to follow, effectively gets the job done without any fancy acrobatics, but some fear may be smuggling banned baggage. * NLT = Ewoks. Communicates with simple expressions, not the most technically proficient, but heart is in the right place and sometimes surprises everyone with a clever move. * KJV/NKJV = Darth Vader. Thought to be the chosen one for many years, comes from a prestigious family lineage, speaks in a commanding voice, but turned to the dark side and now lords it over people who don't fall in line with the one true imperial text, King James Only. * NRSV = Kylo Ren. Let the past die, forward thinking and progressive, but lack of faith is disturbing. * Biblical Hebrew and Greek = Chewbacca. The most powerful warrior in terms of brute strength, but a bit woolly and as such needs a translator to understand.
Here's my take: CSB (Christian Standard Bible) - Obi-Wan Kenobi The CSB balances literal accuracy and readability, much like Obi-Wan balances wisdom with action. He is faithful to tradition (Jedi Code) but adapts to the moment, mirroring how the CSB seeks a balance between faithful translation and ease of understanding for modern readers. NET (New English Translation) - R2-D2 The NET is known for its extensive footnotes, explaining translation decisions in great detail. Like R2-D2, who is often the behind-the-scenes hero with crucial information, the NET is packed with detailed insights, quietly enhancing understanding and bringing clarity to complex issues without much fanfare. EHV (Evangelical Heritage Version) - Mace Windu Why Mace? The EHV was developed by a group of conservative, confessional Lutheran scholars, emphasizing faithfulness to traditional interpretations. Mace Windu, with his strict adherence to the Jedi Code and a fierce sense of justice, parallels the EHV’s commitment to a faithful, precise rendering of Scripture that honors the heritage of Christian orthodoxy. BSB (Berean Study Bible) - Ahsoka Tano Ahsoka represents both deep knowledge and a unique approach to learning and understanding, much like the BSB. She grows into a strong and independent Jedi who doesn’t simply accept things at face value but seeks deeper truths, just as the BSB emphasizes clarity, precision, and depth for those who want to study the Bible more comprehensively. Ahsoka’s journey reflects a balance between tradition and a fresh perspective, which mirrors the BSB’s goal of providing an insightful and accessible study tool for those diving deeper into Scripture
By the way, I think Mark Strauss's new book 40 Questions About Bible Translation (2023) is one of the best books on the issue. Perhaps the single best. I think it supercedes his co-authored (with the late Gordon Fee) How to Choose a Translation for All Its Worth, which is also a very fine book on Bible translation. Another good book on Bible translation is One Bible, Many Versions by Dave Brunn.
Great video! Very informative. I'm also Reformed. Just for fun:
* ESV = Yoda. Knowledgeable and wise, comes from a long and venerable heritage (Tyndale-KJV), but sometimes sounds like it's talking backwards.
* NASB/LSB = C3PO. Technically precise, popular with fellow robotic eggheads, but often too literal-minded and woodenly awkward, particularly in social settings.
* CSB/HCSB = Mace Windu. Boldly willing to take risks, even if it breaks with tradition (e.g. John 3:16, Rom 3:25), has a strong fan base within certain factions (SBC), but otherwise less popular than one might think.
* NIV = Han Solo. Broadly popular, plain spoken, easy to follow, effectively gets the job done without any fancy acrobatics, but some fear may be smuggling banned baggage.
* NLT = Ewoks. Communicates with simple expressions, not the most technically proficient, but heart is in the right place and sometimes surprises everyone with a clever move.
* KJV/NKJV = Darth Vader. Thought to be the chosen one for many years, comes from a prestigious family lineage, speaks in a commanding voice, but turned to the dark side and now lords it over people who don't fall in line with the one true imperial text, King James Only.
* NRSV = Kylo Ren. Let the past die, forward thinking and progressive, but lack of faith is disturbing.
* Biblical Hebrew and Greek = Chewbacca. The most powerful warrior in terms of brute strength, but a bit woolly and as such needs a translator to understand.
Here's my take:
CSB (Christian Standard Bible) - Obi-Wan Kenobi
The CSB balances literal accuracy and readability, much like Obi-Wan balances wisdom with action. He is faithful to tradition (Jedi Code) but adapts to the moment, mirroring how the CSB seeks a balance between faithful translation and ease of understanding for modern readers.
NET (New English Translation) - R2-D2
The NET is known for its extensive footnotes, explaining translation decisions in great detail. Like R2-D2, who is often the behind-the-scenes hero with crucial information, the NET is packed with detailed insights, quietly enhancing understanding and bringing clarity to complex issues without much fanfare.
EHV (Evangelical Heritage Version) - Mace Windu
Why Mace? The EHV was developed by a group of conservative, confessional Lutheran scholars, emphasizing faithfulness to traditional interpretations. Mace Windu, with his strict adherence to the Jedi Code and a fierce sense of justice, parallels the EHV’s commitment to a faithful, precise rendering of Scripture that honors the heritage of Christian orthodoxy.
BSB (Berean Study Bible) - Ahsoka Tano
Ahsoka represents both deep knowledge and a unique approach to learning and understanding, much like the BSB. She grows into a strong and independent Jedi who doesn’t simply accept things at face value but seeks deeper truths, just as the BSB emphasizes clarity, precision, and depth for those who want to study the Bible more comprehensively. Ahsoka’s journey reflects a balance between tradition and a fresh perspective, which mirrors the BSB’s goal of providing an insightful and accessible study tool for those diving deeper into Scripture
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By the way, I think Mark Strauss's new book 40 Questions About Bible Translation (2023) is one of the best books on the issue. Perhaps the single best. I think it supercedes his co-authored (with the late Gordon Fee) How to Choose a Translation for All Its Worth, which is also a very fine book on Bible translation. Another good book on Bible translation is One Bible, Many Versions by Dave Brunn.