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	Dynamic and Formal Equivalence - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_and_formal_equivalence A short Wikipedia article on the definition of these terms and a few examples.
	Bible Translation - http://bible-translation.110mb.com/ Resource guide to articles on translation philosophies and approaches.
	Comparing Translations: Textual Criticism and Interpretation - http://www.cob-net.org/compare.htm Discusses textual criticism (lower criticism) and principles of interpretation which affect translations of the Bible.
	Translation Theory and Methods - http://www.bible-researcher.com/translation-methods.html A collection of links to articles on the theories and methods of Bible translation.
	Inside Translation - http://www.biblesociety.ca/translation/inside/index.html A Canadian Bible Society site which discusses many aspects of Bible translation.

	English Translations of the Bible - http://catholic-resources.org/Bible/English_Translations.htm This site includes short definitions of formal correspondence translations, dynamically equivalent translations and paraphrases.
	English Translations of the Bible - http://geneva.rutgers.edu/src/faq/translations.html A classification of different versions by translation methods used. It also identifies Catholic as well as liberal and conservative Protestant translations.
	Translation Theory - http://www.bible-researcher.com/gordon.html Compares formal and dynamic equivalence and discusses some semantic theory.
	Bible Translations Guide - http://www.catholic.com/library/Bible_Translations_Guide.asp A site in "Catholic Answers" which compares formal and dynamic equivalent translations and gives examples of each.
	Comments on "Accurate" Bible Translations - http://www.lrz-muenchen.de/~hr/bible/lit-trans.html Discusses some problems of translation and concludes "For the ordinary reader of the Bible, the best remedy against such problems is to use more than one version."

	We Really Do Need Another Bible Translation - http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2001/october22/5.28.html An article on difficulties with dynamic or functional equivalent translations, ending with a plea for a more direct interpretation.
	Translation Glossary - http://bible-translation.110mb.com/glossary.htm An excellent glossary of terms used in describing Bible translation.
	Bible Versions and Types - Literal, Free, and Dynamic - http://www.swapmeetdave.com/Bible/BibleType.htm Compares different Bible translations (literal, free and dynamic, with examples) and Bible types (students, reference, chronological, etc.)
	Bible Translations Differences - http://www.gnpcb.org/assets/products/excerpts/1581346433.1.pdf An online book critical of dynamic equivalence translation and supporting literal translation.
	Persistent Problems Confronting Bible Translators - http://www.biblicalstudies.org.uk/article_trans_metzger3.html Bruce Metzger discusses a number of problems, such as variant readings, word meanings, text punctuation, transliteration and stylistic problems

	Theories of the Translation Process - http://www.biblicalstudies.org.uk/article_trans_metzger2.html Article on Bible translation by Bruce Metzger.
	Bible Translation Guide - http://www.tateville.com/translations.html A continuum of translations on a word-for-word vs. thought-for-thought scale and a brief analysis of the positives and negatives of 20 different versions.
	Bible Translation: Why, What and How? - http://www.dabar.org/SemReview/bibtrans.htm This paper discusses reasons for different translations, a classification of modern versions, the method of translation employed in different versions and a chart showing the theological orientation of the translators.
	Easy-Reading Scripture Versions - http://www.godsword.org/cgi-bin/gwstore.cgi?cart_id=&page=gailrice.htm A classification of 16 versions as to method used (formal, dynamic/functional equivalence, paraphrase) and reading level.
	Dogs, Urine, and Bible Translations - http://biblical-studies.ca/blog/2005/09/22/dogs-urine-and-bible-translationson-the-importance-of-translating-connotative-meaning/ This short article shows a continuum of translation methods (formal, dynamic and paraphrase) showing where the major versions lie on that continuum. The article also has a few illustrative examples.

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