Excavating the Bible/Masterclass #03: About Bible Translations

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Masterclass #03: About Bible Translations

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The Bible is a big business, with millions of copies sold annually, making accuracy in translation crucial. However, the inherent complexities and challenges of Bible translation can result in errors, mistranslations and misunderstandings. The King James Version (KJV), while popular, is not exempt from errors and is influenced by the translator's interpretations.

Contents

Section 1: About Bible Translations

This section explores the complexities of Bible translation, focusing on the influence of consumerism and translator bias on the accuracy of popular English translations, and examining specific examples of errors and inconsistencies in the English Translations.

What Every Bible Reader Needs to Know about Bible Translations
    Preview
    About Bible Translations
    • 11 mins
    • 36.5 MB
    Preview
    Bibles are Big Business
    • 3 mins
    • 19 MB
    Errors in the King James Version
    • 8 mins
    • 16.9 MB
    A Major Grammatical Error in the KJV
    • 6 mins
    • 8.89 MB
    KJV translation error in Psalm 12:7
    • 9 mins
    • 12.1 MB
    Cherubims
    • 2 mins
    • 2.79 MB
    What is the Best Bible Translation?

      Section 2: Benner's Mechanical Translation

      Mr. Benner's translation is a new, mechanically-produced translation of the Torah that aims to eliminate translator bias by employing a consistent, word-for-word approach that prioritizes literal accuracy over readability.

      About this Translation
        Benner's Translation of Genesis 1
          Benner's Translation of Genesis 2
            Benner's Translation of Genesis 3
              Benner's Translation of Genesis 4
                Benner's Translation of Genesis 5
                  Benner's Translation of Genesis 6

                    Section 3: Genesis, Zen and Quantum Physics

                    These excerpts from the book written by myself and Mr. Calpino introduces a fresh look and understanding of the first three chapters of Genesis through the Ancient Hebrew alphabet and language.

                    The Quantum Translation of Genesis 1 - 3
                      Introduction to the Quantum Translation and Commentary
                        Commentary on the Quantum Translation
                          Genesis 1:1
                            Genesis 1:2

                              Section 4: The Masoretic Text vs. The King James Bible

                              The videos in this section analyze the King James Version of the Bible, exposing translation errors and inconsistencies within the Old Testament, aiming to debunk the belief that the King James Version is the perfect and only true word of God.

                              Introduction to this Video Series
                              • 3 mins
                              • 9.24 MB
                              Mistranslation in Genesis 25:27
                              • 4 mins
                              • 9.57 MB
                              Errors in Leviticus 20:10
                              • 3 mins
                              • 6.98 MB
                              Mistranslations in Isaiah 13:15
                              • 2 mins
                              • 5.4 MB
                              No Errors in the KJV?
                              • 2 mins
                              • 5.16 MB
                              Preserving the Words
                              • 3 mins
                              • 5.8 MB
                              Translations of the KJV
                              • 4 mins
                              • 9.06 MB
                              What is a Translation?
                              • 4 mins
                              • 11.5 MB

                              Quiz

                              Quiz: About Bible Translations