William G. Naphy

Trial of Translation

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This volume is a fascinating study of how Protestant Reformers and humanist Catholics created vernacular translations relying on ‘original sources.’ The focus is a single, problematic passage (1 Cor 6:9). Many modern English translations mention ‘homosexuals.’ The study suggests that humanist scholars, struggling to render Paul’s words, focused on pederasty rather than ‘sodomy.’ The result is an excellent analysis which places this text in the historical context of the humanist return ‘to the sources.’”