1. Clarity of language, as in “plain speaking”
2. A reliable, genuine, and credible power to transform lives
3. An emotional expectation to find the love of God
4. A rational expectation to find the knowledge of God

I’m not entirely sure if these goals are measurable, except possibly the first one. Nevertheless, it is nice to see a translation in the works that combines good scholarship with the assumption that the text is powerful and offers a deep sense of service to faith communities.

The list of translators shows a diverse group of capable scholars, although primarily from North America (there are a few from the UK, Australia, and South Africa).