Message and Mission (Revised Edition)
Eugene A. Nida (November 11, 1914 – August 25, 2011) was an American linguist who developed the dynamic-equivalence Bible-translation theory and was one of the founders of the modern discipline of translation studies. He received his PhD in Linguistics from the University of Michigan and was an ordained Baptist minister. Dr. Nida was a consultant on translations for the American Bible Society and the United Bible Societies. He worked in more than 85 different countries with translators producing texts in more than 200 languages. He is the author of over 30 books on translation, linguistics, anthropology, and missions, and through the years contributed to numerous scientific journals.
Eugene Nida, a leading scholar and devout Christian, presents a thorough study of the means and methods which best communicate Christianity to people of diverse backgrounds. Dr. Nida is uniquely equipped to write this book. He is a well-known specialist in linguistics, anthropology studies, and the interpretation of the Christian faith, who worked with missionaries on translation problems for over thirty years.
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One measure of the remarkable character of this book is the fact that it is still the most ambitious and so far, the most comprehensive attempt by an American to analyze both the technical and theological requirements of Christian communication. Indispensable for everyone seriously interested in making sense in a multi-cultural world.
James A. ShererProfessor of World Mission, Lutheran School of Theology, Chicago
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Nida’s Message and Mission is the most useful of his many writings. It is not only the finest book known to me on the exciting, complex task of the communication of the Christian faith, but throws a great deal of light on the Scriptures themselves. My feelings cannot be exaggerated: not just cross-cultural workers, but every seminarian out to digest this book.
Louis J. Luzbetak, S.V.D.Author, The Church and Cultures
Foreword
Preface to the Revised Edition
1. An Introduction to Communication
2. The Theological Basis of Communication
3. The Structure of Communication
4. Form and Meaning in Communication
5. Language as Code System and Information
6. Language Symbols and Meaning
7. Message and Media
8. The Dynamics of Communication
9. Scripture Translation and Revision as Techniques of Communication
10. The Structure of Societies
11. Communication and Social Structure
12. Psychological Relationships in Communication
13. Religion and Communication
14. Religious Symbolism and Behavior
15. Christian Movements
Bibliography
Index
About the Author
Author
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Eugene A. Nida
Eugene A. Nida
Eugene A. Nida (November 11, 1914 – August 25, 2011) was an American linguist who developed the dynamic-equivalence Bible-translation theory and was one of the founders of the modern discipline of translation studies. He received his PhD in Linguistics from the University of Michigan and was an ordained Baptist minister. Dr. Nida was a consultant on translations for the American Bible Society and the United Bible Societies. He worked in more than 85 different countries with translators producing texts in more than 200 languages. He is the author of over 30 books on translation, linguistics, anthropology, and missions, and through the years contributed to numerous scientific journals.
- Pages: 320
- Publisher:
William Carey Publishing
William Carey Publishing
- Binding: Paperback
- Publish Year: 1990
- Vendor: William Carey Library
