I understand that Zondervan is no longer owned and managed by Christians. I could be wrong about that, and I hope I am, but I heard that about 10 years ago it was sold to a consortium made of businessmen who were not necessarily Christian. That would make a world of difference in the way they look at the publishing of a Bible. "If other literature can be updated and made modern, why not the Bible." Big mistake, IMO.
It surely would. And it makes a world of difference to me. They're not getting another dime from me.
***I understand that Zondervan is no longer owned and managed by Christians. I could be wrong about that, and I hope I am, but I heard that about 10 years ago it was sold to a consortium made of businessmen who were not necessarily Christian.***
You are partially correct. (I was employed by Zondervan as a "temp" about 14 years ago.)
Zondervan was purchased about 15 years or so ago by Harper-Collins publishers. Until that time it was a family owned business.
Harper-Collins, as you should know, is owned by Newscorp which is owned by Rupert Murdoch. Lest that should bother you too much, our beloved FoxNews is also owned by Newscorp.
You are incorrect, however, in stating that Zondervan is not managed by Christians.
It most certainly is and I personally know the most senior manager. He is a devout conservative Christian. Most all employees are Christians. They hold regular chapels that all employes are encouraged to attend.
All business decisions regarding what books to publish and who to hire are at the sole discression of the Zondervan management team. Harper takes a complete "hands off" policy when it comes to those decisions.
However, these above facts have little if anything to do with the "TNIV*". That translation as well as the NIV is owned completely by the IBS (International Bible Society). While the IBS has a working relationship with Zondervan, there is other connection. Rupert Murdoch has no say whatsoever in what words go into the NIV or the TNIV*.
Now, I'm not saying that I agree with all that Zondervan is doing or that I find the TNIV the best translation. I'm just interested in accurate facts.