Tim Wildsmith – Bible Translations for Everyone

Why are there so many translations of the Bible? Brent talks with Tim Wildsmith about his new Zondervan book ‘Bible Translations for Everyone: A Guide to Finding a Bible That’s Right For You’. Tim is an ordained pastor and writer who is best known as the creator of a multi-platform online ministry designed to help people find a Bible that’s right for them.  Tim earned a Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary and he was a Visiting Scholar at the University of Oxford’s Wycliffe Hall.  He currently serves as one of the campus ministers at Belmont University, the largest ecumenical Christian college in the States. (0:55) Why so many translations of the Bible? (1:55) Difference in translations; (3:10) How far back do Old Testament manuscripts go? (5:40) The textual basis for our New Testament. Textus Receptus; (8:50) Different translation philosophies; (11:00) Wycliffe and Tyndale; (11:20) How did the KJV come about? (13:40) The RV and ASV; (19:30) The NASB; (21:00) The NIV: (22:40) The ESV; (25:30) Finding a translation. Links mentioned in this episode: /timwildsmith.com www.amazon.com/Bible-Translations-Everyone-Guide-Finding/dp/0310131200 Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.