Translation and Religion
Author | : Lynne Long |
Publisher | : Multilingual Matters |
Total Pages | : 310 |
Release | : 2005-05-20 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781847695505 |
ISBN-13 | : 1847695507 |
Rating | : 4/5 (05 Downloads) |
Download or read book Translation and Religion written by Lynne Long and published by Multilingual Matters. This book was released on 2005-05-20 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume addresses the methods and motives for translating the central texts of the world’s religions and investigates a wide range of translation challenges specific to the unique nature of these writings. Translation theory underpins the methodology for the analysis of a variety of scriptures and brings important and sensitive issues of translation to the fore.