(Con)figuring gender in Bible translation: Cultural, translational and gender critical intersections

Punt, Jeremy

doi:10.4102/hts.v70i1.2051

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“…In a survey of various translations of Mark 10.7 and 9, it seems that the rendering of ἄνθρωπος in v. 7 poses a considerable challenge, even if the 1 For a general argument concerning the desirability of gender sensitivity, see Punt 2014. However, even Punt does not yet include attention to masculinity studies in his argument.…”

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Man or Human? A Note on the Translation of Ἄνθρωπος in Mark 10.1-9 and Masculinity Studies

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2018

The Bible Translator

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The past decades have seen an increased sensitivity among Bible translators when it comes to matters of gender, in particular in relation to inclusive and exclusive aspects of language and their rendering in translation. Building on this feminist agenda, it can also be asked, following the lead of masculinity studies in general and its use in biblical studies in particular, what role masculinity plays in texts and their translation. This will be explored in this contribution using the example of the meaning and translation of ἄνθρωπος in Mark 10.7 and 9, which, it will be proposed, is, for gender-sensitive exegetical reasons, best translated as "man" (in the exclusive sense of the word), rather than as "human" (as an inclusive expression).

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“… 1. For a general argument concerning the desirability of gender sensitivity, see Punt 2014. However, even Punt does not yet include attention to masculinity studies in his argument.…”

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2018

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Female leadership as demonstrated by Phoebe: An interpretation of Paul’s words introducing Phoebe to the saints in Rome

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2019

In die Skriflig / In Luce Verbi

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Gender balance: A new lens for reading and studying the Bible, Part 1

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2024

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This two-article submission suggests a new lens through which to read and study the Bible. This lens generates new perspectives for teaching, preaching, and writing about the Bible. Called gender balance, the lens applies to both the Old and New Testament.Gender balance not only is simple, but also is in plain sight. If there is a story, passage, theme, or text about a man, look for a similar one about a woman; if there is a story, passage, theme, or text about a woman, look for a similar one about a man. The accounts often not only complement each other, but also provide additional details and insights.Combining canonical and literary methodologies, these two articles acknowledge the preponderance of biblical references to men. However, they show that a similar reference to a woman can usually be found quickly.Given that these two articles represent a survey with examples, an extensive exegesis is not provided. Comments on each gender balance entry are brief and framed in supplemental scholarship. The examples incorporate a conscious choice of looking for a similar story, passage, theme, or text about the opposite gender. The examples illustrate the premise that gender balance is clearly within the Scriptures. While a new way, a new lens of looking at the Bible, is presented, the first article supplies an extensive literature review showing it is a new idea. It then proceeds with examples of gender balance from the Old Testament and ends with a short conclusion and a bibliography. The second article contains New Testament examples of gender balance, a longer conclusion, and a bibliography. Contribution:The concept of looking at the Bible through a new lens -that of gender balancemay be both revolutionary and revitalising. It may be a tool for evangelism (for it consciously seeks to show stories about men and women); it may prove a more effective way to teach, preach, study, and write about the Bible (for it seeks complementary passages for both genders). These articlesby illustrating the concept through literary tools such as round and flat characterisation and literary categories such as epic tale -offer more ways to address the Bible's wonderful diversity. These two articles advocate making gender balance a standard practice in reading the Bible. They illustrate that the lens of gender balance offers new perspectives and insights on the Bible. After all, it is in plain sight! Gender balance affirms the Bible's glorious, wide-armed, concluding invitation to all -Jew or Greek, slave or free, rich or poor, male or female -'Come' (Rv 22:17a).

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(Con)figuring gender in Bible translation: Cultural, translational and gender critical intersections

Cited by 4 publications

References 19 publications

Man or Human? A Note on the Translation of Ἄνθρωπος in Mark 10.1-9 and Masculinity Studies

Man or Human? A Note on the Translation of Ἄνθρωπος in Mark 10.1-9 and Masculinity Studies

Female leadership as demonstrated by Phoebe: An interpretation of Paul’s words introducing Phoebe to the saints in Rome

Gender balance: A new lens for reading and studying the Bible, Part 1

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