Is it just me or does the TNIV appear to have sub-headings under some of the titles. I have only noticed this in the Old Testament and only in the minor prophets. Here is a very clear example:
Zephaniah 2:1
(View it here - http://www.tniv.info/pdf/TNIV_NewTestament.pdf on p.642)
Main Heading (bigger font) - "Judah and Jerusalem Judged Along With the Nations"
very next thing in the print - Subheading (slightly smaller font than previous - same font size as text but in italics and not part of the text) - "Judah Summoned to Repent"
= 2 headings in a row
Then you see this...
2:4 - Subtitle - "Philistia
2:8 - Subtitle - "Moab and Ammon"
2:12 - Subtitle - "Cush"
3:1 - Subtitle - "Jerusalem"
3:6 - Subtitle - "Jerusalem Remains Unrepentant"
3:9 - Main section title (bigger font) - "Restoration of Israel's Remnant"
I thought that would sure be nice in the NT and starting looking through some places where chapter disctinctions totally throw off many readers - like 1 Cor 6-7 to see if they used subheadings to keep things more coherent rather than all big titles. They didn't. It seems strange to me to use a totally different formatting tool in so few places. This would be very useful elsewhere in the TNIV.
Showing posts with label English Translations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label English Translations. Show all posts
Sunday, November 05, 2006
Thursday, November 02, 2006
What English Translations Do You Use?
This is not just for people in ministry - if you are reading this I would love your input. I am interested in combinations of translations that you have found helpful for a particular application (for example I like to use the NIV and NRSV when studying a passage to get a more rounded view of the text).
What translation do you use for the following:
1) Study
2) To preach from (if you preach)
3) To teach from (if you teach)
4) Daily/devotional reading
5) Other
What translation do you use for the following:
1) Study
2) To preach from (if you preach)
3) To teach from (if you teach)
4) Daily/devotional reading
5) Other
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