However, the Japanese language changes rapidly. By the early 2000s, the phrasing of the 1965 version had begun to feel dated to younger generations. Furthermore, advances in biblical scholarship, including the discovery of older manuscripts like the Dead Sea Scrolls, necessitated a re-evaluation of textual accuracy. The goal of the Shinkaiyaku 2017 was twofold: to update the language for readability in the 21st century and to ensure the text aligned with the most current textual scholarship.
Shinkaiyaku seisho (2017). Japan Bible Society. (Original work published 2017)
However, the Japanese language changes rapidly. By the early 2000s, the phrasing of the 1965 version had begun to feel dated to younger generations. Furthermore, advances in biblical scholarship, including the discovery of older manuscripts like the Dead Sea Scrolls, necessitated a re-evaluation of textual accuracy. The goal of the Shinkaiyaku 2017 was twofold: to update the language for readability in the 21st century and to ensure the text aligned with the most current textual scholarship.
Shinkaiyaku seisho (2017). Japan Bible Society. (Original work published 2017) shinkaiyaku 2017 pdf