tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9222625281347419787.post8517791628212869855..comments2024-03-15T18:52:48.143-06:00Comments on Ethics Forum: Quote of the Week - Eugene A. NidaAlice C. Linsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13069827354696169270noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9222625281347419787.post-46266760921195554402012-11-30T11:58:18.523-07:002012-11-30T11:58:18.523-07:00I understand your position and appreacite it.
Eug...I understand your position and appreacite it.<br /><br />Eugene Nida was concerned not about a new edition, but about how to communicate the true meaning in a different culture. If sheep are regarded as dirty in a given culture, the shepherd is too. this poses problems when translating for that culture the "Good Shepherd" references in the Bible.Alice C. Linsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13069827354696169270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9222625281347419787.post-13146721262044667872012-11-28T21:06:06.630-07:002012-11-28T21:06:06.630-07:00I once worked with a man -- nearly 40 years ago --...I once worked with a man -- nearly 40 years ago -- who was adamant in his belief that the Bible needed to be updated with a "new edition" in order to meet the needs of society today. <br /><br />Of course, the Bible has never been "updated" -- and probably never will be "updated" -- because the message it conveys to Christians today remains the same that it was originally some 2,000 years ago. Its message, then, does not change with time. <br /><br />Also, there is no need for Christians to argue with different viewpoints in their interpretation of the Bible. The Bible must be viewed as a Holy Book -- and not a black and white blueprint -- that encourages Christians to live a harmonious and Christ-loving life that follows the attributes of Jesus.George Patsourakoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07469472363055626897noreply@blogger.com