Articles

A reprint of a chapter of a 1999 Pastors Institute “A Christian’s Dual Citizenship.” This article presents the biblical and legal principles involved in maintaining the proper relationship of church and state.

Reflections on the blessings of working together on this translation project.

A quick and handy reference chart of some important information on each Psalm.

Commentary review from the "Protestant Reformed Theological Journal"

A study guide that goes with the book by Daniel Deutschlander

On the tenth anniversary of the Wartburg Project we reflect on the lessons learned, blessings received, and milestones reached.

A basic presentation of God's plan of salvation in everyday language.

A brief sketch of each book's part in the whole Bible's message of salvation through Jesus.

An article by David Kuske on cases where words might be translated with punctuation marks.

An article about the challenges and benefits of condensed Bibles.

The main reasons for you to use the EHV.

A quick-reference guide to the Old Testament kings.

A Bible Study Calendar in Microsoft Excel format that can be used as-is or customized to your needs.

In what year was Jesus born? This brief article gives an overview of the most popular theories.

The year 2021 is the 500th anniversary of the first Wartburg Project, Luther’s initial translation of the New Testament, which he completed during his exile to the Wartburg Castle.

Similarities and differences between Luther's practices and ours.

A list of recommended resources for Lutheran teachers and Bible students. Updated September 2024.

A 55-page ebook on the philosophy of Biblical grammar. "Grammar is made for man; man is not made for grammar."

A quick reference guide to some of the key doctrinal passages of the Bible.

How does the EHV handle translating systems of measure?

Adapted from The Life and Teachings of Jesus Christ, a harmony of the Four Gospels, based on the text of the EHV, available from Northwestern Publishing House.

Read the whole Good Friday story assembled from the four Gospel accounts.

Review of an in-depth book by Stephen L. Ware, available from Concordia Publishing House.

A collection of four articles about the EHV.

Translating ancient measurements into the modern metric system.

"The EHV focuses on the public use of the text." 10 reasons the EHV is suited to a public worship setting.

Evidence for the long ending of Mark. This article builds on FAQ 39: Why does the EHV include Mark 16:9-20?

Luke 2 comparison from KJV, ESV, CSB, NIV, and EHV.

Appendix Resources written to go with the EHV Study Bible.

An introduction and summary of the archaeological disputes about these historic locations in the book of Joshua.

The 150 psalms are carefully arranged into patterns on the basis of authorship, style and topic.

Permissions and copyright info.

A simple guide to understanding and drawing maps of the Bible world.

Preview three OT books of the EHV study Bible.

A question that looks simple, but is really not simple at all.

A survey of some less-studied passages on the Antichrist.

Side-by-side comparison with differences highlighted.

A summary of Israel’s relations with surrounding nations.

Principles that illustrate the types of issues which a translation committee has to resolve.

The four generation of the Herods are a tangled soap opera of a story.

What is between the end of the Old Testament and the beginning of the New?

Current standards for contemporary prose.

A list of recommended New Testament commentaries with comments.

A list of recommended commentaries for the Old Testament.

Key passages that may reveal doctrinal biases of translators.

Comparison of KJV, ESV, EHV, CSB, NIV.

Variants, Typos, and Biblical Innerancy

Dr. Brug presents balanced arguments relating to New Testament chronology.

Gender issues, marriage issues, and sexual issues in Bible translation.

Putting dates on Old Testament history.

KJV, ESV, EHV, CSB, NIV

How dates are scientifically established and the problems with relying entirely on these methods.

If the Hebrew wording of parallel passages is identical or very close, should the English be made identical?

A lengthy summary of the guiding principles of our translation.

The EHV hopes to preserve the best from the long heritage that has gone before us.

This is the introduction printed in the first edition of the NT and Psalms.

The challenges that come from translating Hebrew and Greek prepositions into English.

Examples of how the EHV is set apart from other translations.

Can we rely on historical dates determined by astronomy?

Translating Messianic prophecies in the Old Testament with an emphasis on direct prophecies.

Should we be euphemistic or direct in translating sexual language in the Bible?

Difficult choices faced in translating for the EHV.

This article is a sample chapter of the textbook Textual Criticism of the Old Testament: Principles and Practice by Professor John Brug

About the name of of our translation.

How archaeology helps modern Christians understand the biblical accounts.

The battle of Mikmash is used as an example of how these disciplines can clarify the understanding of a text.

How the Wartburg Project uses Luther's translation principles.

One of the most distinctive features of biblical poetry.

The reign of Hezekiah is one of the most complex problems of biblical chronology.

Article by Rev. David Kuske on the ending of the Gospel of Mark.

What did Nicodemus use for Jesus' burial?