There are approximately 900 printed English translations and paraphrases of the Bible. What is the story behind the first English translation and how we arrived with so many versions today? A conversation with Dr. Ed Blum, General Editor and Translator of the Holman Christian Standard Bible.

About Dr. Edwin Blum

Dr. Ed Blum is the general editor of the HCSB (Holman Christian Standard Bible) translation. He holds degrees from Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M., Th.D.) and the University of Basel (D. Theol.). He has served as a professor at Dallas Bible College, Dallas Theological Seminar, and Phoenix Seminary. He has served as a pastor/teacher at Bethel Independent Presbyterian Church, Believer’s Chapel, and Trinty Fellowship. Dr. Blum has authored commentaries on John, Romans, 1 & 2 Peter, Jude, and Revelation.