179 Translation Tug of War with Dr. Matthew Minerd

AMDG.  Professor and translator Dr. Matthew Minerd joins Bonnie, Steven, Jordan, and Everett in this episode about making connections across rites, languages, and disciplines.  Starting with a discussion of various Eastern rites of Catholicism, the group explores the blend of traditions throughout the Church, the art of finessing words from one language to another in translation, and the endeavor of teachers to stir up a love of learning in their students. 

Dr. Minerd’s works available from Ascension Press 

• Made by God, Made for God: Catholic Morality Explained  
• translation of Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales, which is featured in season one of the Catholic Classics podcast 
• translation of The Confessions of St. Augustine, subject of Catholic Classics season two 

Other relevant links:  

• Dr. Minerd’s wife Dr. Courtney Minerd was a key contributor to a Facebook Friday event focused on mental health hosted by Kolbe Academy’s Elizabeth Hoxie.  
• Jordan refers to a translation project he’s been working on. Learn more about that in Kolbecast episode 135 Hidden Holiness Made Known. 
• Check out this episode of Catholic Stuff You Should Know for more information about Ruthenian Catholicism. 

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