Trying to find a specific Bible

[Riverwolf]

A few days ago, while shopping at a used book store, I came across this one translation of the New Testament that was pretty neat. It had the original Greek text, and underneath the text was an absolute literal, word-by-word, translation. (At least, that's what it looked like). I didn't get it then, 'cause I didn't know I wanted it. But I went back there today to get it, and it wasn't there anymore.

Thing is, I don't remember what it was called. I think it was a Greek Orthodox translation, but I can't be sure.

Does anyone know what I'm talking about and can tell me what this translation is called?

 

[Oberon]

Does anyone know what I'm talking about and can tell me what this translation is called?

There are several. Here is a free one.

 

[Riverwolf]

There are several. Here is a free one.

Thanks!! I think that might be the one I saw.

Would you say the translation is accurate?

 

[Oberon]

Thanks!! I think that might be the one I saw.

Would you say the translation is accurate?

It does a pretty good job of getting the greek syntax across. In any translation, there are going to be sacrifices. Word-for-word translations sacrifice readability for getting a better sense of what the greek "literally" says. And since I'm sure you have other translations which are more readable and "better" (as far as getting the "meaning" across) this one should do fine.

 

[Riverwolf]

It does a pretty good job of getting the greek syntax across. In any translation, there are going to be sacrifices. Word-for-word translations sacrifice readability for getting a better sense of what the greek "literally" says. And since I'm sure you have other translations which are more readable and "better" (as far as getting the "meaning" across) this one should do fine.

Yep. ^_^

Thanks a bunch.

 

[Oberon]

Yep. ^_^

Thanks a bunch.

My pleasure.