tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28018475.post948637885120936310..comments2023-10-31T11:50:09.773+00:00Comments on Mulier Fortis: More on TranslationsMulier Fortishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01186202810919174492noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28018475.post-76838928429013539172007-01-21T23:09:00.000+00:002007-01-21T23:09:00.000+00:00May I suggest that rather than using the NJB, you ...May I suggest that rather than using the NJB, you use the Revised Second Edition. <a href="http://www.ignatius.com/ViewProduct.aspx?SID=1&Product_ID=2765&Category_ID=185&">This particular edition by Ignatius Press</a>is very good and may be ordered from Family Publications in Oxford.Lawrence Lew OPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04600912414364976709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28018475.post-17696996584330332532007-01-21T08:16:00.000+00:002007-01-21T08:16:00.000+00:00I know what you mean about the Scriptures being st...I know what you mean about the Scriptures being structurally placed within the activities of the Church, Mac.<br /><br />There are a few things in the current Divine Office that make me go bleugh! Most often they are to do with the commonly recited prayers that I know a particular way.<br /><br />Example - Nunc Dimittis (Lk. 2.29):<br /><br />SCOTTISH BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER (1929) (Anglican)<br /><br />Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace according to thy word. For mine eyes have seen they salvation; which thou hast prepared before the face of all the people; to be a light to lighten the Gentiles and to be the glory of thy people Israel.<br /><br />CHRISTIAN PRAYER (1976)<br /><br />Lord, now you let your servant go in peace; your word has been fulfilled. My own eyes have seen the salvation which you have prepared in the sight of every people: a light to reveal you to the nations and the glory of your people Israel.<br /><br />-- virtually no difference there, just thou and thys gone. But see this one next!<br /><br />DIVINE OFFICE (2006)<br /><br /><i>At last, all-powerful Master, you give leave to your servant to go in peace</i>, according to your promise. For my eyes have seen your salvation which you have prepared for all nations, the light to enlighten the Gentiles and give glory to Israel, you people.<br /><br />...the ICET translation is thankfully provided at the back of the book; even the meaning is slightly distorted by the one quoted above--it is changed from a statement <i>with</i> a beseeching question into merely a statement.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com