The New Testament in Scots

The motion

That the Parliament acknowledges that in translating the New Testament into Scots, William L Lorimer undertook the challenging project of recreating Scots prose and scrutinised upwards of 180 translations in more than 20 languages; notes that his work demonstrates the range, vigour and vitality of which Scots prose is capable, and is not only a remarkable translation but a considerable accomplishment and a notable contribution to our literary and linguistic heritage, and commends Canongate Books for reprinting this publication after 14 years, by popular demand.

At the Pairliament awns at, bi owersettin the New Testament inti Scots, William L Lorimer tuik on the wechtie darg o makin Scots prose anew, an leukit at abuin a hunner an echtie owersettins in mair nor twentie leids; taks tent at his wark shaws the braidth, pouer an virr at Scots prose haes in’t, an is baith a byordnar owersettin an a byordnar accomplishment, as weil’s addin wurthilie til oor leiterarie an linguistic heritage; an commens Canongate Books for reprentin this efter 14 year, bi popular deman.

No recorded vote on this motion. Most motions are never debated, and many that are debated are agreed without a division. Vote records are published from 2011.

SNP 17 Con 2 LD 2 Lab 1 Green 1

Party shown is each supporter’s party when the motion was published.

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