In Good Faith

Ep. 304: Art & Challenge Translating the Bible | Tremper Longman

In Good Faith

Show Notes

Tremper Longman shares the process of translating the Bible and how his conversion to Christianity as a young man.

Dr. Tremper Longman is a Senior Translator of the New Living Translation. He has written over thirty-five books include Confronting Old Testament Controversies: Pressing Questions about Evolution, Sexuality, History and Violence. He is also Distinguished Scholar and Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at Westmont College.

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