BroadStreet Publishing announces the launch of The Passion Translation Bible beginning with the books of The Psalms, Proverbs, Song of Songs, Luke and Acts, John, Letters from Heaven (Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and 1 and 2 Timothy), and Hebrews and James.

Developed by a team led by linguist, missionary and author Brian Simmons, The Passion Translation recaptures some of the “lost language” missing from translations that have not fully captured the emotional meanings and implications of Scripture. The Passion Translation incorporates the ancient Aramaic Scripture, the language in which Jesus taught.

“Aramaic and Hebrew are related linguistically, and both are considered to be passionate and poetic,” Simmons said. “Greek speaks to the mind, while Aramaic-Hebrew speaks powerfully to the heart. By referencing the text written in the very language in which Jesus taught, and then overlaying that with the Greek, we are able to translate the root meanings of the Scriptures in a new, fresh way.”

The Passion Translation aims to add a spiritual dynamic by delving into the Aramaic texts along with the Greek to provide contemporary readers with an understanding of the emotion and nuance found in the original writings.

“Words are containers for truth,” Simmons said. “Every generation needs a relevant, accurate translation that speaks to them. Our approach to translating Scripture includes an emphasis on the original emotive intent of the text.”

“God refuses to meet us only in an intellectual way,” he added. “"God wants to meet us at heart level, so, with this translation, we are aiming for the words to go heart-deep and allow people to encounter the heart of God.”

It was Simmons’ aim to translate the original languages so that English speakers “have the same response as the original hearer when they first heard.”

The Passion Translation (thepassiontranslation.com) already has impacted more than 100,000 lives through an initial version of a few completed books.

The other books of the Bible are in the process of translation and will be released in stages between now and 2017. The entire work will be completed by 2017.

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