January 11, 2010 – God Didn't Say That

Morning Coyote

From my backyard this morning… …a majestic sight.

JoelMHoffman January 11, 2010 0

Allah and the Type-Token Distinction

As has been widely reported recently, Malaysians are grappling with how to say “god.” The issue is that the word most Malay speakers use, allah, refers not only to “god” in general but in particular to what we call “Allah” in English, that is, the Muslim god of that name. (For the blow-by-blow, start here…
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JoelMHoffman January 11, 2010 3

Top Translation Traps: Seductive Translations

Some readers want clarity (as in The Message or the CEV) in a Bible translation. Others want loftiness (NKJV), or even near incoherence (KJV). Others yet opt for chattiness (Good News). And so forth. I think what these approaches to translation and others like them have in common is that they put the proverbial cart…
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JoelMHoffman January 11, 2010 8

Ancient Wisdom, Modern Lives

Recent posts from my Ancient Wisdom, Modern Lives:

What in Blazes Are the Ides of March? A lighthearted romp through treachery, betrayal, and murder
Democracy, Oligarchy, and Free Speech An oligarchy replaces a democracy and a public figure is put on trial for his words. History or current events? Or both?
Money and Happiness: A Tumultuous Love Affair Does money make us happy? Yes, except no, because, well, it's complicated...
Why do People Suffer? Five Ancient Answers Timeless and time-tested answers to frame suffering in a better light
Interest Rates Old and New: How High is Too High? A short history of ancient interest rates, in light of a 10% cap on credit-card interest rates proposed in the US Senate by Bernie Sanders and Josh Hawley

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Morning Coyote

Allah and the Type-Token Distinction

Top Translation Traps: Seductive Translations

Ancient Wisdom, Modern Lives

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