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Eine mystisch-religiöse Übersetzungserfahrung: Die Werke von R. Otto und ihre übersetzungstechnischen Schwierigkeiten
A Mystic and Religious Translation Experience: The Works of R. Otto and Their Challenging Translation Methods

Author(s): Silvia Blanca Irimiea
Subject(s): Hermeneutics, Translation Studies, History of Religion
Published by: Risoprint
Keywords: Mystik; mystische Erfahrung; hermeneutisch; das Heilige; das Numinose; Ubersetzungsschwierigkeiten;

Summary/Abstract: The paper seeks to reveal Rudolf Otto‘s personality through three works: Das Heilige (Sacrul), Aufsätze das Numinöse betreffend (Despre Numinos) and West Östliche Mystik (Mistica occidentală și cea orientală) which represent masterpieces of mysticism composed by the prominent philosopher, theologian and historian of religion. The paper equally sheds light on the philosophical and religious basis of his works and highlights the translational difficulties of hermeneutical texts.

  • Issue Year: 2009
  • Issue No: 02
  • Page Range: 23-34
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: German