Metaphor in Zulu : problems in the translation of biblical metaphor in the book of Amos

Date
2006
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SUN PReSS
Abstract
This study examines metaphor in Zulu in the light of conceptual metaphor theory from the perspective of a Bible translator. It then considers the possibility of translating Biblical Hebrew metaphor into Zulu. Selected Hebrew metaphors in the Book of Amos are analyzed according to conceptual metaphor theory and compared with the conceptual metaphor analysis of the corresponding verses in existing Zulu translations, thereby increasing the empirical basis of the theory, and showing that it is valid for the study of both Biblical Hebrew and Zulu and a useful tool for translators.
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CITATION: Hermanson, E.A. 2006. Metaphor in Zulu : problems in the translation of biblical metaphor in the book of Amos. Stellenbosch: AFRICAN SUNMeDIA. doi:10.18820/9781920109288.
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Keywords
Metaphor in the Bible, Bible. Old Testament -- Translating, Bible. Old Testament -- Zulu -- Translating, Bible. Amos -- Translating
Citation
Hermanson, E.A. 2006. Metaphor in Zulu : problems in the translation of biblical metaphor in the book of Amos. Stellenbosch: AFRICAN SUNMeDIA. doi:10.18820/9781920109288.