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 Ooh, good point - dynamic vs. formal equivalence is a general topic for ANY translation between languages, so it should be general.  I agree, the Bible is an excellent example, though maybe adding a few examples from other works (Iliad? Qu'ran?) would make it clear that this a general issue, even though much of the original discussion involved how to translate the Bible.  Conversely, the ""Bible version debate"" (or whatever it's named) should reference the general dynamic/formal discussion, but should focus on Bible-specific issues, and identify the OTHER issues specific to translation of the Bible.  I think we're already headed this way, and it's a good thing.  I think in the end we're going to have two separate articles, but the debate about merging has helped make sure that each article was focused on ITS topic.   "