Wayne Leman

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About me

Gender Male
Industry Non-Profit
Occupation linguist
Location Spokane, Washington, United States
Introduction I am a linguist, Bible translator with the Cheyennes, English editor, genealogist (focusing on my Alaskan roots), ham radio operator, grandfather of 10, and sometimes a poet. I like reading good English and that spills over into how I approach English translations of the Bible. I'm not so concerned about what translation philosophy was followed as I am about whether a translation is accurate and if it is good quality English.
Interests linguistics, Bible translation, translation, sacred language, church language, Biblish, church jargon, lexicography, English, Cheyenne, metaphor, idioms, puns, poetry, ham radio, KL7FDQ, genealogy
Favorite Movies Fiddler On the Roof, Sound of Music
Favorite Music classical, bluegrass, light jazz, folk
Favorite Books Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra, That Hideous Strength, Narnia Tales, George MacDonald novels