Post ATB3HrTCFxRbsqoaeG by Cat_LeFey@pagan.plus
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 (DIR) Post #ATB3HrTCFxRbsqoaeG by Cat_LeFey@pagan.plus
       2023-03-01T16:26:17Z
       
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       When it comes to translations of ancient texts, oldest is not best. Actually, it's terrible. Our language changes rapidly and translations need to reflect modern usage to be fully understandable to the current reader.I'm particularly leery of translations after the 17th century that make use of the words "thee" or "thou." These words were obsolete by that era and were only used in a pompous way to make the translation seem older than it is. Makes me wonder in what other ways the 'translator' is trying to mislead the reader.
       
 (DIR) Post #ATB3Hs1aC6wxbUu3FI by dick_turpin@mastodon.org.uk
       2023-03-01T16:32:16Z
       
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       @Cat_LeFey They must have worked for the BBC