One of the allegations often levelled against the Bible is that because it has gone through the process of translation from its original languages, its textual integrity is in question. However, because the inspiration of the Bible isn’t tied so much to the words, rather to the message it bears, translation is actually necessary. Not as though the words don’t matter; they do, because they constitute a message.
Also, the fact that the Bible has been, and continues to be translated into many different languages affirms it as a book for all. If it could never be translated, then it remains a book for a select few. Continue reading “Spoilt for choice?”