This interdisciplinary collection of articles, written by scholars involved in translating the Bible into various languages around the world, demonstrates that such translation projects are promoting the vitality of local languages, both those that are endangered and those that are still fairly healthy but non-empowered. Bible translation and activities typically associated with it, such as linguistic documentation, vernacular literacy work, cultural engagement, community development, technological advancement, and self-esteem building among native speakers, help languages to develop and strengthen their position in society and should therefore be welcomed by linguists and all who care about stemming the growing tide of language death all over the world. This book is immediately relevant to the global community of documentary and conservationist linguists, as well as to anyone interested in translation studies, the sociology of religion, and the relationship between language, culture, and the Bible.
| ISBN: | 9781433128929 |
| Publication date: | 28th June 2015 |
| Author: | Marianne Moor, Vitaly Voinov |
| Publisher: | Peter Lang an imprint of Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 248 pages |
| Series: | Berkeley Insights in Linguistics and Semiotics; |
| Genres: |
Linguistics Cultural studies Translation and interpretation Regional / International studies |
This interdisciplinary collection of articles, written by scholars involved in translating the Bible into various languages around the world, demonstrates that such translation projects are promoting the vitality of local languages, both those that are endangered and those that are still fairly healthy but non-empowered. Bible translation and activities typically associated with it, such as linguistic documentation, vernacular literacy work, cultural engagement, community development, technological advancement, and self-esteem building among native speakers, help languages to develop and strengthen their position in society and should therefore be welcomed by linguists and all who care about stemming the growing tide of language death all over the world. This book is immediately relevant to the global community of documentary and conservationist linguists, as well as to anyone interested in translation studies, the sociology of religion, and the relationship between language, culture, and the Bible.
Language Vitality Through Bible Translation features in the following genres: Linguistics, Cultural studies, Translation and interpretation, Regional / International studies
Language Vitality Through Bible Translation is available in Hardback
Language Vitality Through Bible Translation was written by Marianne Moor, Vitaly Voinov and published by Peter Lang an imprint of Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers
Language Vitality Through Bible Translation has 248 pages
Yes it is part of Berkeley Insights in Linguistics and Semiotics; series