SIL International Publications

Translating “Messiah,” “Christ,” and “Lamb of God”

Series: 
Journal of Translation
Volume Issue: 
1(3)
Author(s):
King, Phil
Abstract: 

The terms translated “Messiah,” “Christ,” and “Lamb of God” in English versions of the Bible would have created significant contextual effects in the minds of the original hearers when applied to Jesus. This paper investigates the use of these terms in their original context through a semantic analysis based on logical and encyclopedic entries and then considers some implications for translation. The approach to translation is based on Relevance Theory and in particular the notion of Direct Translation.

Issue Date: 
2005
Field: 
Content Language: 
Subject: 
Translation
Relevance Theory
Nature of Work: 
Extent: 
pages 1-27
Entry Number: 
40239