Biblical Performance CriticismOrality, Rhetoric, Memory, Delivery, Translation, Drama

Translation

  • Report from SBL 2024-Translation and Performance

    Translation and Performance

    A Report from PC-BOAT sessions at SBL 2024 in San Diego

    Translation Theory and Performance (S23-139)

    James Maxey helps us to explore contemporary translation theories and performance criticism to facilitate synergy between these two approaches and to contribute to the advancement of both. Kelly Iverson responds.

    Watch below or use this link: https://vimeo.com/1033494923

    Gerald West explores the relationship between translation and performance based on his research on community-based praxis. Elizabeth Struthers Malbon responds.

    Watch below or use this link: https://vimeo.com/1033674126

  • SBL 2024-Translation and Performance

    Translation and Performance

    PC-BOAT sessions at SBL 2024 in San Diego

    In her 2023 SBL Presidential Address, Musa Dube called for a scholarly focus on the Global Translated Bible. Consistent with that call, the Performance Criticism of the Bible and Other Ancient Texts (PC-BOAT) has three sessions focused on Bible Translation and Performance and there is a Networking opportunity too! Read more below!

    Translation Theory and Performance (S23-139)

    Saturday 11/23/2024 9-11:30am
    Room: 31A (Upper Level East) - Convention Center

    James Maxey will help us to explore contemporary translation theories and performance criticism to facilitate synergy between these two approaches and to contribute to the advancement of both. Concrete examples in theory and practice of Bible translation will be discussed, which have an impact on Bible translation for various communities, academia, and church use. Gerald West will explore the relationship between translation and performance based on his research on community-based praxis. Two invited respondents will interact with these scholars. After a panel discussion, the whole audience will be invited to participate. To participate in this session by Zoom, register here.

    Clifford Barbarick, Abilene Christian University, Presiding

    James Maxey, Seed Company
    Global Bible Translation Studies (30 min)

    Kelly Iverson, Baylor University, Respondent (10 min)

    Gerald West, University of KwaZulu-Natal (by Zoom)
    Translation and/as Performance: The Poetic Cadence of Resistance (30 min)

    Elizabeth Struthers Malbon, Virginia Tech, Respondent (10 min)