olofob, Mr Rogers -- do we really want to argue about that topic on this thread? I'm sure we all disagree with philosophy on that website, lets not give it a fillup.
“olofob, Mr Rogers — do we really want to argue about that topic on this thread? I’m sure we all disagree with philosophy on that website, lets not give it a fillup. “
I posted to show the topic of this thread was ridiculous. Luther had his faults, as all men do. His translation certainly had errors, because every translation has errors - they are made by men. I’m sure the translators of the New American Bible would agree their translation isn’t perfect, but it certainly is much better than no translation at all.
The exception to that statement would be intentional errors, where an attempt is made to change the meaning to deceive people about the content. Those who do that will be judged by God.
Luther translated the New Testament very fast, and very well, all things considered.
“With eleven months on his hands and nothing to do, Luther studied and wrote prodigiously. He completed a translation of the New Testament from the original Greek in a mere four months between November of 1521 and March of 1522. After his release, he extensively revised it with the help of the learned Philip Melancthon, his friend and co-worker throughout the time of the Reformation.
The New Testament was released September 21, 1522, and a second edition was produced the same December...
...Martin Luther was not a great scholar of Hebrew and Greek. As said, he relied for help there from Melancthon.
He was, however, a master of his native language, and he proved himself devoted to the task of producing a powerful translation...”
http://www.christian-history.org/martin-luther-bible.html
If someone believes common people ought to be able to read God’s Word, then they ought to thank God for what Luther did. If they believe most men should not know God’s Word, then they would naturally hate what Luther did.