'Translation and Religion' addresses the methods & motives for translating the central texts of the world's religions & investigates a wide range of translation challenges specific to the unique nature of these writings.
'Translation and Religion' addresses the methods & motives for translating the central texts of the world's religions & investigates a wide range of translation challenges specific to the unique nature of these writings.
by International Conference on Translation, Technology and Autonomy in Language Teaching and Learning, National University of Ireland, Galway), Alderete-Diez, Pilar
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