RUSSIAN VERSIONS OF THE HOLY SCRIPTURES IN THE 20TH CENTURY: HISTORY AND SPECIFICS

Alexandrov Nikolay Sergeevich

Sretensky Theological Academy, Moscow, Russia

Email: alexnik971@mail.ru

ORCID: 0000-0002-6663-6242

Issue: № 2 (26), 2024

Pages: 20

Annotation

The article presents an analytical review focused on the history and characteristics of modern translations of the Holy Scriptures into Russian within the context of cultural and historical realities. The continuity and dynamism of the editing and translation process of liturgical texts are emphasized, responding to the needs of contemporary society and the desire to update content in line with changing conditions. Special attention is given to the accessibility of sacred texts for believers, their understanding, and perception. In conclusion, the significance of the translations of the Holy Scriptures for the spiritual life of society, the role of language in religious communication, and the dialogue between tradition and modernity in biblical texts are established. The research contributes to the study of the history and methodology of translating biblical texts into Russian, opening new perspectives.

Keywords

Holy Scriptures, Bible translations, modern translations, history of Russian translations, liturgical comprehensibility, Church Slavonic language, development of Russian translations

For citation

Alexandrov N. S. Russian versions of the Holy Scriptures in the 20th century: history and specifics // Ipatievsky vestnik. 2024. № 2. Р. 20–29 (In Russian). https://doi.org/ 10.24412/2309–5164–2024–2–20–29