What constitutes a Muslim idiom Bible translation, and why is it dangerous?
Alex and Scott sit down with Dr. Ant Greenham, a retired professor of Islamic Studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, to address the theological and missiological dangers associated with Muslim Insider Movements (MIMs) and insider Bible translations. Dr. Greenham critiques the approach where biblical terminology is replaced with alternatives like to make the gospel palatable to Muslim audiences.
Dr. Greenham explains the two major frameworks guiding missions: the theological approach, which emphasizes doctrinal faithfulness, and the anthropological approach, which focuses on cultural accessibility.
Key Topics
- Muslim Idiom Translations (MITs) and Muslim Insider Movements
- Theological vs. Anthropological Approaches in Missions
- Concerns with omitting critical doctrines due to cultural accommodation
- Ethical Concerns: “Bait and Switch” Evangelism
- Proper Contextualization and Relationship Building
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