emotion – OralityTalks https://oralitytalks.net Journal • Webinar Fri, 01 May 2026 03:21:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://oralitytalks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cropped-OralityTalks-Icon-Gray-32x32.png emotion – OralityTalks https://oralitytalks.net 32 32 228068180 Emotion Exegesis for Faithful Oral Bible Translation: Understanding the Emotional Dynamics of Scripture (Part 1) https://oralitytalks.net/emotion-exegesis-1/ https://oralitytalks.net/emotion-exegesis-1/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:35:28 +0000 https://oralitytalks.net/?p=3450 While methods for tackling many of the issues that Bible translators commonly faced have already been refined over the decades, Bible translators have, by and large, not needed to translate the emotional dynamics of Scripture that could only be captured by voice. All of that is changing now that oral Bible translation has come onto the scene. In the last decade, oral Bible translation has grown from translation projects in a few dozen languages to translations in around a thousand languages. This 2-part paper presents a summary of my thesis findings on the topic of emotion exegesis for Bible translation. In the first part of the paper, I present three theoretical perspectives that Bible translators need to understand emotions in light of recent scientific discoveries.

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]]> https://oralitytalks.net/emotion-exegesis-1/feed/ 1 3450 From Silence to Sign: Emotional Exegesis and Oral Hermeneutics in Pakistan Sign Language https://oralitytalks.net/from-silence-to-sign/ https://oralitytalks.net/from-silence-to-sign/#comments Mon, 07 Jul 2025 03:10:00 +0000 https://oralitytalks.net/?p=2640 This paper explores the intersection of emotion, sign language, and oral hermeneutics within the Pakistani Deaf community, highlighting the integral role of emotional expression in interpreting Scripture through Pakistan Sign Language (PSL). Drawing on personal experience and emerging scholarship, the study argues that sign language is not merely a visual form of communication, but a fully embodied oral-visual language rich in emotional and theological meaning. It highlights the role of emotional and linguistic markers, facial expressions, and body movements in conveying biblical narratives, emphasizing the concept of “emotional exegesis,” which involves interpreting Scripture through the lens of emotional expression. The paper also examines emotional triggers and their role in making biblical stories resonate personally with Deaf audiences. By applying oral hermeneutics and embracing multisensory communication, the research advocates for more inclusive and effective ministry practices that honor the lived experiences and linguistic realities of Deaf communities. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of how Scripture can be faithfully and powerfully communicated in a non-written, emotion-centered modality.

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