Bible Translations with Kevin Burr with Wes McAdams - Radically Christian
Mar 5, 2025 Radically Christian Podcast = Many people have asked, “What is the best translation of the Bible?” Some wonder if there are unreliable versions of the Bible that should be avoided. There are also questions swirling around about whether or not modern translations remove verses from the Bible. This episode of The Bible Study Podcast explores how translations work and how to be a better Bible student by understanding translation philosophy.
Wes McAdams and guest Kevin Burr, a Greek and New Testament professor at Harding University, discuss the differences between word-for-word and thought-for-thought translations. They emphasize that no single translation is "the best," but rather that each has strengths and weaknesses. They also explain why some translations exclude certain verses based on older, more reliable manuscripts. The conversation highlights how language changes over time, making updated translations necessary for clarity and accuracy.
Kevin Burr teaches Greek and New Testament at Harding University and previously served as a discipleship minister at King’s Crossing Church of Christ in Corpus Christi, Texas. He has nearly a decade of congregational ministry experience and now equips future ministers in biblical studies.
Resources Mentioned:
Logos Bible Study Software (logos.com/radicallychristian)
From the KJV to the NIV by Jack P. Lewis
Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew About the Bible by Michael Bird
Why are There So Many Bible Translations/Which One is Best? (ft. Mark Ward)
What makes a Bible translation good? What are some of the best Bible translations and when should we use them? Sean welcomes back scholar and YouTuber Mark Ward about the BEST Bible translations.
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Series on Bible Translations
A Comprehensive Examination of Why the Top 10 Bible Translations Are Popular
Part 1
Thom and Jess Rainer introduce a four-part series on the top 10 English Bible translations in America. In this episode, they offer a broad overview of how these translations emerged, the philosophies behind them, and how cultural, theological, and practical factors affect their popularity.
1. History of English Bible translation in America
2. Translation philosophies: formal, dynamic, and optimal equivalence
3. The influence of denominations, publishers, and tradition
4. The growing role of digital access and searchability
Part 2
Thom and Jess begin ranking the most widely used Bible translations in the U.S., starting with the top three: New International Version (NIV), King James Version (KJV), and New Living Translation (NLT).
Part 3
The series continues as Thom and Jess explore the next three popular translations: English Standard Version (ESV), Christian Standard Bible (CSB), and New King James Version (NKJV).
Part 4
In the final part of the series, Thom and Jess examine four additional translations that remain popular within more specific theological, academic, or expositional contexts: New American Standard Bible (NASB), New Revised Standard Version (NRSV), Revised Standard Version (RSV), and Legacy Standard Bible (LSB).
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A Blunt video that may give you some more insight from a strong opinion.
Bible Translations Ranked and Reviewed | Which is the Best?
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