Can Bible Translations Be Trusted?

Dr. Eliyahu Lizorkin-Eyzenberg, Dr. Yeshaya Gruber & Dr. Nicholas J. Schaser

Dr. Eliyahu Lizorkin-Eyzenberg

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"Reading the Bible in translation is like kissing your bride through the veil." — Hayim Nahman Bialik (Jewish poet)

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We are all aware that modern versions probably have some inaccuracies. After all, they say different things sometimes! "But how bad can it really be?" the modern reader often wonders. This fascinating roundtable conference – conducted live in May 2020 – considers this and many other questions.   

Dr. Eli Lizorkin-Eyzenberg, Dean and Professor of Ancient Cultures at Israel Bible Center and the Israeli Institute of Biblical Studies, is an expert Israeli scholar in Biblical Studies and early Christianity. Dr. Yeshaya Gruber is a Professor of Jewish History and Culture at Israel Bible Center; his research addresses Jewish and Christian texts, traditions, and interactions throughout history. Dr. Nicholas Schaser is a Professor of Hebrew Bible at Israel Bible Center; his research interests include rabbinic literature and the Jewishness of the New Testament, with a particular focus on Midrash and the Gospel of Matthew. 

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Dr. Eliyahu Lizorkin-Eyzenberg

Professor of Ancient Cultures and Head of School

Dr. Yeshaya Gruber

Professor of Jewish History and Culture

Dr. Nicholas J. Schaser

Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies

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