Religion 311 Quiz 2

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Religion 311
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Religion 311
Topic Range: 1.2 - 1.2.3
Quiz 2

last revised: 9/8/03

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Due Date: see due date in Schedule page.

Take home exam.
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The criteria of (1) thoroughness, (2) adherence to test guidelines below, and (3) level of reflection will determine the grade.
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Just the following:

Just make sure the component elements called for in the test guidelines below are clearly displayed with your answer underneath.
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Name
Religion 311
Quiz #
Date Turned in

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Quoting published sources is permitted, but not required, so long as they are properly footnoted. If you quote sources, a bibliography should be attached. DON'T RISK PLAGIARISM! YOU HAVE TOO MUCH TO LOOSE!

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Complete the quiz in this document file to have it ready to turn in by the due date.

Quiz Guidelines: 1. From the list of English translations at http://cranfordville.com/P-Trans-L.htm select three translations to study.

Make sure that you choose one representing the FE approach (=# 1 in the list) and that you choose one representing the DE approach (=# 3 in the list). The #2 represents a middle ground between FE and DE approaches.

2. On the New Testament side of the translation, determine the following items:

When and by whom was this translation produced? Have any revisions been made since the original release?
Which Greek text was used for the New Testament portion?
Is this translation an individual or a committee based translation?
Which translation method dominates this translation?
Reflect upon the clarity etc. of Mark 1:14-15 in this translation, in light of the example in Lecture Notes for Topic 1.2.2, after inserting the text of each of your three translations.

How can you find this information? Several sources: most importantly, examine a printed copy of the translation, paying special attention to the introductory sections. Use the internet links provided in the lecture note bibliography for topic 1.2. In the library check several books related to English Bible Translation and the History of the English Bible. The LCC code for this is BS455.... As of July 2003, the GWU library had at least eight volumes touching on this subject. Some help for a limited number of translations regarding the Greek text can be found at my Bible Translations: How They Handle the Original Language Texts at http://cranfordville.com/transTable.html page. Also, by typing in the name of your translation in the browser command field you can do an internet search for infomation about each translation. Most of the more recent translations have an internet homepage that supplies much of the above information.

Be sure to elaborate on the above questions. Don't just list in abbreviated, or listing format, your answer.