Product Description

While the original Biblical text was written from an Ancient Hebraic perspective, all modern translations of the Bible are written from our modern western perspective. This traditional approach to translation does allow for ease in reading but it erases the original Hebraic style and meaning of the text. In addition, translations take many liberties by removing, changing or adding words from the text in order to "fix" the text for the English reader. The Mechanical Translation is a new and unique style of translation that will reveal the Hebrew behind the English by translating the text very literally and faithfully to the original Hebrew text. A great tool for those interested in studying the Bible who have no Hebrew background as well as for those who are learning to read the Bible in its original Hebrew language. Features: . An introduction to the Hebrew language and grammar. . The Hebrew text from the Biblia Hebraica Leningradensia. . A literal word for word translation of the Hebrew text. . A revised translation for understandability in English. . A dictionary of words defined from an Hebraic perspective. . A concordance of all words found in the book of Genesis.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #290498 in Books
• Published on: 2007-06-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 452 pages

Customer Reviews

An eye-opener!
To benefit from this book you really have to know some Hebrew. If you are familiar with English translations of Genesis and you think you know some Hebrew (that's my situation) then this book will introduce you to the huge gulf between ancient Hebrew and modern English. I find this subject very interesting.
The book is good for study and for keeping handy for when you read a passage in a (translated) Bible. This book by Benner will show you what the translator HAS ADDED and that wasn't in the original Hebrew.

A tool with great potential for thematic study
I happened to be preparing a curriculum for a class when this book arrived. I found it to be immediately valuable to confirm to me that the 'spirit' hovering over the face of the deep in Genesis 1:2 was mechanically translated 'wind'. This will be an even greater tool if it is added to the translations available for search in the various e-programs.

have not studied Hebrew language
helpful for someone who has not studied Hebrew language in a more indepth study of Old Testament