“There is no better person to answer your questions about Bible translation than New Testament scholar Mark Strauss. Dr. Strauss draws from a deep well of knowledge and experience filled by many years of professional work as an English Bible translator. He writes in a clear, engaging style that brings clarity to even the most complicated questions. This book is an excellent addition to the 40 Questions series and deserves to be on the shelf of every serious student of biblical studies.” -- Gerald F. Hawthorne Professor Emerita of New Testament Greek and Exegesis, Wheaton College
“Mark Strauss's book on Bible translation is an amazing source of information which covers translation philosophy, difficult issues in translating the biblical text, the various translations used, the history of English translations, and so much more. The book is also beautifully written and some of the examples used are quite humorous. Here is a resource, no matter what translation one prefers, that is invaluable and full of wisdom. I anticipate returning to this book often and hope it is read widely.” -- James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation, Associate Dean, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
“Why are there so many Bible versions and what makes them different? These are just two of many questions that the gifted New Testament scholar and translator Mark Strauss answers for the interested reader. Strauss’s well-written and compelling book is an amazing compendium of fascinating information about the process, issues, history, and more of the translation of the most important book in the world. If you want to understand your Bible better, I enthusiastically recommend 40 Questions About Bible Translation!” -- Distinguished Scholar and Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies, Westmont College
“For readers who feel overwhelmed by the present array of English Bible translations on offer, 40 Questions About Bible Translation shines much needed light. Strauss answers every classic question raised about the why and the how of Bible translation. And he does so with that eminently readable style and clarity we have come to expect of his writing. Thorough. Crystal clear. Enjoyable. Everything you’ve asked about Bible translation gets an answer in 40 Questions About Bible Translation.” -- The David Price Professor of Biblical and Theological Foundations, Director of Online Programs, Bethel Seminary of Bethel University
