Quiz: Introduction



Inerrancy, Bibliology and Translations

20 points

For multiple-choice questions: 1 point for choosing the best response. Read special directions carefully. Clearly indicate your chosen answer by circling the letter. For essay topics: up to 5 points can be earned for each response.

MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS

1. Experts agree that the only way possible to do real Bible study is to use the original Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek manuscripts.

A. True

B. False

2. Archaeologists have unearthed the original manuscripts of each book of the Bible.

A. True

B. False

3. Language issues are major concerns for translators. The four main types of language questions are:

A. original language, respondents, theory of translation, geographical location

B. original language, receptor language, historical distance between the two, publisher’s royalties

C. emotional disposition, historical distance, receptor language, theory of translation

D. theory of translation to use, original language, receptor language, historical distance between the latter two

E. location of manuscripts, material used for copying, original language, receptor language

4. Euphemisms are used in all languages (for example, when discussing matters of sex and toilet). Which of the following is NOT one of the choices made when translating a euphemism?

A. use an equivalent phrase known to the readers from their own language

B. translate the literal equivalent of the euphemism; just translate it literally, but risk shocking or offending the readers

C. relay the actual euphemism, but risk bewildering the readers

D. use the actual original language (Hebrew, Aramaic or Greek) words

5. – 7.. Three general types of translation theories exist. Match the theory to its description.

5. formal equivalent

6. free

7. functional (dynamic) equivalent

A. guarantee a reliable copying of the manuscripts in their original language

B. seek to render an idea-for-idea translation

C. stay as close as possible to the exact words and phrases of the original language

D. find a precise counterpart in the receptor language for the words and phrases found in the original language

E. try to transmit as much emotion as possible

8. Since the King James Version has been used faithfully by millions of Christians since it was first published in 100 A.D., it deserves top consideration as a translation.

A. True

B. False

9. The process of inspiration differs from the process of revelation because inspiration directly requires the agency of ________, and revelation does not.

A. humans

B. God

C. words

D. pictures

E. knowledge

10. The doctrine of Biblical inerrancy affirms that the Bible, though written by human hands, is without error in its current form.

A. True

B. False

11. FOR THIS QUESTION, YOU MUST CONSULT ONE FORMAL EQUIVALENT VERSION OF THE BIBLE (KJV, NKJV, OR NASB) AND ONE FUNCTIONAL EQUIVALENT VERSION OF THE BIBLE (NIV, TNIV, NAB) AND COMPARE.

Which one of the following passages illustrates an example of a problem posed by a formal equivalency approach to translating?

A. Hebrews 1:3

B. John 3:5

C. 1 Corinthians 15:52

12. According to the doctrine of inerrancy, it is legitimate to translate Psalm 1:1 “Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers.”

A. True

B. False

ESSAY TOPICS, FOR UP TO 5 POINTS EACH

Choose one topic from each section.

Compose a 200-300-word response to each of the topics you have chosen.

Section A

16. Explain the significance for Bible translation efforts of the contributions of Westcott and Hort, and of Adolf Deissman.

17. Explain the statement “The NIV is a good choice for a pulpit Bible to be used in church services for several reasons.”

Section B

18. Uninformed skeptics say, “Since the Bible was written by humans, it can’t be trustworthy. There must be many copying errors, and nobody can know for sure what the original writings actually were.” Respond to this charge by discussing the techniques of textual criticism.

19. Give five reasons to a person who asks, “Why do you think the Bible is the one genuine, authentic book of scriptures?”

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