English Translations of the Bible - This site includes short definitions of formal correspondence translations, dynamically equivalent translations and paraphrases. Dynamic and Formal Equivalence - A short Wikipedia article on the definition of these terms and a few examples. Theories of the Translation Process - Article on Bible translation by Bruce Metzger. Persistent Problems Confronting Bible Translators - Bruce Metzger discusses a number of problems, such as variant readings, word meanings, text punctuation, transliteration and stylistic problems Translation Theory and Methods - A collection of links to articles on the theories and methods of Bible translation. Bible Translations Differences - An online book critical of dynamic equivalence translation and supporting literal translation. We Really Do Need Another Bible Translation - An article on difficulties with dynamic or functional equivalent translations, ending with a plea for a more direct interpretation. Translation Theory - Compares formal and dynamic equivalence and discusses some semantic theory. Bible Translation: Why, What and How? - This paper discusses reasons for different translations, a classification of modern versions, the method of translation employed in different versions and a chart showing the theological orientation of the translators. Comparing Translations: Textual Criticism and Interpretation - Discusses textual criticism (lower criticism) and principles of interpretation which affect translations of the Bible. Bible Versions and Types - Literal, Free, and Dynamic - Compares different Bible translations (literal, free and dynamic, with examples) and Bible types (students, reference, chronological, etc.) Dogs, Urine, and Bible Translations - This short article shows a continuum of translation methods (formal, dynamic and paraphrase) showing where the major versions lie on that continuum. The article also has a few illustrative examples.