Skip to Content.
Sympa Menu

b-hebrew - Re: Conceptual Metaphor Theory & Hebrew

b-hebrew AT lists.ibiblio.org

Subject: Biblical Hebrew Forum

List archive

Chronological Thread  
  • From: "Lee R. Martin" <lmartin AT vol.com>
  • To: M & E Anstey <anstey AT raketnet.nl>, Hebrew List <b-hebrew AT franklin.oit.unc.edu>
  • Subject: Re: Conceptual Metaphor Theory & Hebrew
  • Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2000 08:22:10 -0500




M & E Anstey wrote:

> Regarding translations practice with metaphors, there are four main
> strategies: literal, demetaphorisation, remetaphorisation, and explication.
> These are hopefully self-explanatory. Translators also try to avoid
> markedness shift
> in dealing with metaphors. The choice of strategy is very much dependent on
> the goal of the translation.
>
> With regards,
> Matthew Anstey

Dear Matthew,
What is the difference between "demetaphorisation" and "explication"?

--

Lee R. Martin
Pastor, Prospect Church of God, Cleveland, Tennessee
Instructor in Hebrew and Old Testament
Church of God Theological Seminary
http://earth.vol.com/~lmartin/






Archive powered by MHonArc 2.6.24.

Top of Page