Easy to Read Kannada Version

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Easy to Read Kannada Version (KANERV)

Overview

The Easy to Read Kannada Version is a complete Bible translation in the Kannada language, published by Bible League International in 1997. It is part of the Easy-to-Read Version (ERV) series, originally developed by the World Bible Translation Center (WBTC), which was established in 1973 in Arlington, Texas. [1] The ERV translation philosophy employs dynamic equivalence, aiming to express the full meaning of the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts in clear, accessible contemporary language. [2] The Kannada ERV makes the scriptures available to Kannada-speaking communities across southern India in an approachable style intended for broad readership, including those less familiar with biblical literature.

Language and People

Kannada (ISO 639-3: kan) is spoken by approximately 43,600,000 people in India: Index Map. [Glottolog: nucl1305]

Publishing and Organizations

Published by Bible League International.

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