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Peer reviewedSpolsky, Bernard – Annual Review of Applied Linguistics, 2003
Provides an overview of early work on the translation of sacred texts into various languages. Reviews the language use patterns and practices historically characteristic of different religious traditions, including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Quakerism. Describes linguistic effects of missionary activity in several…
Descriptors: Language Patterns, Language Usage, Religion, Translation
