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Sjani

On the Issue of Translation of Metaphor (with reference to evangelical texts)

Deacon Peter (Shitikov)_2012

Abstract

Published in the journal Sjani, vol. 13 (2012), pp. 223–232.

The author's English summary from the article:

Key words: metaphor, translation, translation theory, evangelical texts.

In the paper author considers theoretical and practical aspects of translating metaphor with reference to evangelical concept “THE EYE IS THE LAMP OF THE BODY”. The main difficulty in the process of metaphor translation is the present of differences in metaphorical systems of Source and Target languages. As the tool of showing of conceptual picture of the world, Metaphor is always based on the national mentality. So when we plan to translate it we can take account of the differences between concept-building in different languages. In the first part of the paper author examines theoretical approaches to the metaphor. There are two main approaches to theoretical rethinking of the metaphor in contemporary investigates.

Traditional linguistic considers metaphor as figure of speech at all. It means

Published in the journal Sjani, vol. 13 (2012), pp. 223–232. Open the paper

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At present, “The Database of Academic Writings” is aimed at systematizing scientific legacy within art history and theory and related academic disciplines, such as: arts management and administration, culture studies, culture/arts sociology, philosophy, cultural anthropology, etc.; it promotes scientific achievements of the national researchers in Georgia and beyond. In the long run the platform serves to ensure proper intellectual development on the national level. Writings represent intellectual property of individual researchers developed in partnership with research and educational institutions.

Therefore, platform collects Master and PhD theses, monographs and other types of academic writings developed in partnership with research institutions; also, articles published in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings.

The Project is the extension of „Contemporary Art Archive – Tbilisi“ and is supported by International Education Center Alumni Association.

The archive was restored in 2026. Abstracts and full texts are being added gradually.