The best modern translation is probably the RCUS 1978 translation. The only exception is that they left the bible verses in the KJV and there’s an idiosyncrasy in their rendering of Q. 86, where they have “by their faith” rather than “of their faith.” The latter is the traditional English transl. of the German “bei.” They took it more literally but that’s probably not the best way to read it. Otherwise it’s excellent. The old (pre-1976) translation was fine too. Schaff is fine. I really don’t see why, other than replacing archaic language, we needed a new translation in ’62 (which is the one being revised by the PCUSA).
Another absurd GA committee recommendation in “Just In” here:
http://www.twoagespilgrims.com/doctrine/?p=295
What do you think of the actual translation work RSC? Is it as bad as it looks?
Hi Ben,
I commented on it in earlier posts:
here and here
The best modern translation is probably the RCUS 1978 translation. The only exception is that they left the bible verses in the KJV and there’s an idiosyncrasy in their rendering of Q. 86, where they have “by their faith” rather than “of their faith.” The latter is the traditional English transl. of the German “bei.” They took it more literally but that’s probably not the best way to read it. Otherwise it’s excellent. The old (pre-1976) translation was fine too. Schaff is fine. I really don’t see why, other than replacing archaic language, we needed a new translation in ’62 (which is the one being revised by the PCUSA).