Why Our Church Switched to the ESV
DeYoung shares seven reasons why he encouraged his church to switch Bible translations to the ESV.
A few years into his current pastoral role, Kevin DeYoung was faced with a church that needed to replace its well-worn pew Bibles. DeYoung wrote to his congregation, outlining seven reasons why he preferred the English Standard Version (ESV) and was proposing its adoption. Among his top reasons for switching to the ESV DeYoung noted its essentially literal translation philosophy, avoidance of over- and under-translation, consistency in translating important Greek and Hebrew words, and retention of important literary features.
DeYoung’s letter has been newly edited and put into booklet form. Sold individually or in packs of ten, Why Our Church Switched to the ESV is an excellent tool for pastors or lay leaders seeking to learn more about the English Standard Version.
Top Highlights
“When it comes to understanding and living by God’s Word, I want teachers to teach and translations to be transparent.” (source)
“The difference between the NIV and ESV is not a chasm, but one of degree. Anyone who has translated from one language to another knows that achieving a rigid word-for-word translation is a naive goal.” (source)
“The difference means the ESV tries to translate ‘word-for-word’ as much as possible while the NIV translates ‘thought-for-thought.’” (source)
“the NIV at times avoids theological words and important concepts found in the original languages” (source)
“1. The ESV employs an ‘essentially literal’ translation philosophy.” (source)
Product Details
- Title : Why Our Church Switched to the ESV
- Author: DeYoung, Kevin
- Publisher: Crossway Books
- Publication Date: 2011
- ISBN: 9781433527449
