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The Common English Bible and the Age of Internet Reaction

Dan

This is amazing. I sent a note to the CEB folks about the dislike over the use of “it” referring to the Spirit in Romans 8:26. (It was our reading for Sunday morning.)

I got an initial response quickly (maybe 30 minutes) telling me the history of the translation decision on that verse. Also, they noted I was the second person to contact them. (ONLY TWO??)

Then, not thirty minutes later, a new note letting me know this:

We are going to change to the male pronoun on the next printing and editions in Romans 8:26 and 8:27. We are going to a third printing anyway today. We ran out of inventory until Aug 9, though some binding are just arriving.

Thanks for the nudge.

Paul

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July 25, 2011

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7 responses to “The Common English Bible and the Age of Internet Reaction”

Chad Whitley

July 25, 2011 at 4:43 pm

Good news. I feel better now. Thanks for your diligence and hard work!

Do you mind if I reference this post as an update to my blog entry? 🙂

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Dan

July 25, 2011 at 4:46 pm

It wasn’t hard work. Lol.

Thanks for referencing my post. It is much appreciated.

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Chad Whitley

July 25, 2011 at 8:15 pm

Dan,

I wonder if Paul would mind if you posted and/or emailed a copy of the rationale or history behind the translation choice? I would be very interested in reading it.

Not trying to put you in an awkward position or anything here, so if it makes you uncomfortable, don’t sweat it. I was just curious…:)

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1. Dan
  
  July 26, 2011 at 5:35 am
  
  The rationale was the Greek was simply neutral. From the very first draft by Richard Hays it had been “itself.” All the stages of editing had not changed it. Yet, I think being in this digital age has helped in the process. Though they made a poor decision, they can hear feedback much quicker and make adjustments. I am really impressed with their responsiveness!
  
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Mark Stevens Stevens

July 25, 2011 at 9:55 pm

Wow! You are even better than I first thought!!!

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Dan

July 26, 2011 at 5:39 am

Mark, sometimes zi just amaze myself! 😉

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Dan

July 26, 2011 at 5:41 am

Of course my spelling amazes me at times as well… lol

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