"Greek Nouns and their Coptic Equivalents in the Apocryphon of John Versions (NHC II/1, III/1, IV/1 and BG 8502). A Case Study of Coptic Translation Practice"

Abstract

On the basis of five selected Greek nouns, the similarities and differences in translating the Apocryphon of John Versions (NHC II,1; III,1; IV,1 and BG 2) from Greek into Coptic is examined.

Keywords

• Translation practice
• Coptic Lexicon
• Greek Loans
• Nag Hammadi Scriptures
• Apocryphon of John Versions