# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1944_S868
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PUBLICATION MATTERS 285

Inasmuch as the world conditions today may require an expan-
sion of Synod’s Committee handling public relations of our Mis-
-souri Synod; therefore be it

Resolved, That an annual appropriation of at least $2,500 be
again placed at the disposal of the Synodical Press Committee for

the next triennium. Rev. Ap. F. Meyer, Chairman

Rev. Wo. F. BRUENING, Secretary
Mr. J. F. E. Nickeissure, Treasurer

[709]
Report of Committee on English Bible

The convention of 1941 asked the President “to appoint a com-
mittee to thoroughly study the matter of a revision of the Author-
ized Version of the Bible for three years and report its findings to
the convention of Synod in 1944 in order that Synod can take the
necessary steps for a revision at that time.” Pursuant to this reso-
lution the undersigned were appointed by the President.

During the triennium a study has been made of all more recent
translations of the Bible or at least of the New Testament into
English. Your Committee is not willing to recommend any of the
new versions to our people and for the use of our congregations
in public worship since they, one and all, fall short of the standards
which must be satisfied if an orthodox body of Christians is to place
its stamp of approval upon such version. We would not transgress
upon the limited space available in this book of memorials by
stating in detail our objections to this or that particular version
which has been examined by us. Where the translation might
satisfy as to English style or diction, the editions have been sub-
jected to radical changes to conform to the theories of a negative
criticism, or they present arrangements, introductions, and foot-
notes inspired by such criticism. Your Committee suggests that
Synod’s Literature Board be asked to acquaint itself with the details
of this problem, with authority to enlist the assistance of a sufficient
number of scholarly theologians and authorities on English usage
in sufficient number to give this problem of the English version of
the Bible that thorough study and expert consideration which it
deserves. The body of scholars so organized should be instructed
to consult with specialists in other Lutheran bodies and also outside

the Lutheran Church.
era ure L. BLANKENBUEHLER THEODORE GRAEBNER

E. T, LANGE

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