12-10-2008, 11:34 PM
Shlama Akhi Kabiba:
Indeed, much is lost in translation from a Semitic language to Latin and Greek based English. Translation of the New Testament from Aramaic into English, or for that matter, the * Romantic languages as well, it is a great asset that one's mother tongue is lashon aturi. (language of the Assyrians/Aramaic) We westerners often stumble when attempting to articulate specific nuances in the New Testament. It's just now that I dare to translate with any confidence. I love the way Aramaic can be articulated into English. The translation of the Aramaic Peshitta into the present vernacular is the crowning glory of the English language. It's a daunting task and an awesome responsibility that must be solemnly accompanied by fervent prayer.
* Romantic languages are Latin based. There are five, namely, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, French and Romanian. note- the geographical spread of these languages is strongly representative of continental Europe, or if you will, The Holy Roman Empire.
That to say this. Such meaningful words as [font=Estrangelo (V1.1)] F4m4t[/font] or [font=Estrangelo (V1.1)] F4y 0m4t[/font] (sp.) must be noted and properly translated so as not to lose the context of the Apostle James' admonition.
Shlama,
Stephen
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Indeed, much is lost in translation from a Semitic language to Latin and Greek based English. Translation of the New Testament from Aramaic into English, or for that matter, the * Romantic languages as well, it is a great asset that one's mother tongue is lashon aturi. (language of the Assyrians/Aramaic) We westerners often stumble when attempting to articulate specific nuances in the New Testament. It's just now that I dare to translate with any confidence. I love the way Aramaic can be articulated into English. The translation of the Aramaic Peshitta into the present vernacular is the crowning glory of the English language. It's a daunting task and an awesome responsibility that must be solemnly accompanied by fervent prayer.
* Romantic languages are Latin based. There are five, namely, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, French and Romanian. note- the geographical spread of these languages is strongly representative of continental Europe, or if you will, The Holy Roman Empire.
That to say this. Such meaningful words as [font=Estrangelo (V1.1)] F4m4t[/font] or [font=Estrangelo (V1.1)] F4y 0m4t[/font] (sp.) must be noted and properly translated so as not to lose the context of the Apostle James' admonition.
Shlama,
Stephen
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