Bibliograph

From orality to orality, a new paradigm for contextual translation of the Bible, James A. Maxey

Type

Label

From orality to orality, a new paradigm for contextual translation of the Bible, James A. Maxey

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

From orality to orality

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

James A. Maxey

Series statement

Biblical performance criticism, 2

Sub title

a new paradigm for contextual translation of the Bible

Summary

In this groundbreaking work, Bible translation is presented as an expression of contextualization that explores the neglected riches of the verbal arts in the New Testament. Going beyond a historical study of media in antiquity, this book explores a renewed interest in oral performance that informs methods and goals of Bible translation today. Such exploration is concretized in the New Testament translation work in central Africa among the Vute people of Cameroon. This study of contextualization appreciates the agency of local communities--particularly in Africa--who seek to express their Christian faith in response to anthropological pauperization. An extended analysis of African theologians demonstrates the ultimate goals of contextualization: liberation and identity. Oral performance exploits all the senses in experiencing communication while performer, text, and audience negotiate meaning. Performance not only expresses but also shapes identity as communities express their faith in varied contexts. This book contends that the New Testament compositions were initially performed and not restricted to individualized, silent reading. This understanding encourages a reexamination of how Bible translation can be done. Performance is not a product but a process that infuses biblical studies with new insights, methods, and expressions

Target audience

adult

Classification

Contributor