Bibliography: BIB17016

web link	bahai-library.com/bibliography/BIB17016
reference type	Journal Article
title	Translating the Bahá'í Writings
journal	Journal of Bahá'í Studies
author	Volker, Craig A.
Authority control 1	Craig Alan Volker
authority control	Craig Alan Volker
year	1990
date	1990
issue	3
volume	2
abstract	Although the difficulties of translating the holy word are recognized, Baha'i institutions have always stressed the importance of translation. No approach to biblical or quranic translation corresponds completely to the Baha'i ideal, just as no former religious leader combined Shoghi Effendi's dual role as Guardian and translator. Baha'i institutions have defined the salient theoretical issues relating to Baha'i translation. In translating Baha'i writings, faithfulness to the original text is paramount. This is defined as reflecting the beauty of the original and accurately conveying its concepts. Consultation is an integral part of the translation process, and translations are seen as a tool for education. Baha'i translators today face a number of practical problems caused by a lack of recources, cultural differences, and linguistic underdevelopment.
language	English
keywords	TRANSLATION
pages	67–78