David, start a petition begging these ostriches to set the word of God free, between blogs and Facebook etc. we should be able to swamp them with emails. But in case they are so steeped in tradition and fear that they still refuse, why not start an online translation project and produce an open source Portuguese Bible. Start from one of the poor quality e-texts of the old (so - I assume - out of copyright) version and adapt it keeping the text licenced under the appropriate Creative Commons licence...
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I have almost wondered if they have a don't ask don't tell policy on digital productions of their translations since there are a number of "bootleg" versions out there and I haven't seen any sort of legal action taken against them.
I don't think a petition is necessarily the right thing. First, I think I'd like to do some more networking and if necessary move toward an open letter.
Any idea why there are zilcho Bible Society people online or using social media?
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David Ker, at
September 25, 2009 4:11 PM
I assume "zilcho" is a trendy alternative for the more familiar "zilch" = zero... if so please do not overlook NZ's (Aussie) Bible Society CEO who is on Facebook, Twitter and Second Life where till recently he was a mover and shaker in the Anglican Cathedral (which I think made him a virtual bishop even before he was an real ordained priest ;) he's both a Bible Society honcho and a well naturalised digital immigrant.
Personally I'd prefer to see an Open Source update of an out of copyright translation, because I think that's long term the way to go, but it would need someone in a Lusophone setting to run with the project and ideally some institutional backing... But if youm know any good old boys, do network away, some good does come out of smoke-filled rooms ;)
If the Tradução Almeida Nova Revista or whatever the correct terminology would be could be produced as an open source doocument, licenced CC to protect the text but allow free reproduction and adaptations as long as a different name was used that could break the wqhole logjam open...
By Tim, at
September 25, 2009 5:23 PM
In Lusophonia I believe the de facto translation is the Revista e Actualizada 93. I can't see myself getting involved in some sort of update of an older version when a myriad of online versions of the RA93 exist and are being shared unofficially.
Out of respect for my mission I have to behave myself (I can hear you laughing...) so I need to be more diplomatic than usual (more laughter). :)
