Can someone explain to me why people call the ESV translation "Calvinist"?

[tonychanyt]

Some may say that but I don't think it is prevalent among general Christians.

The ESV was published by Crossway, a publisher known for Reformed and Calvinist literature. Some of the scholars involved in the translation came from Reformed backgrounds. It has been widely adopted by many Reformed and Calvinist-leaning churches and institutions. This association may lead some to assume the translation itself is Calvinistic.

On the other hand, ESV is used by many non-Calvinist churches. The translation team included scholars from various Protestant traditions, not exclusively Calvinists. Their goal was to be an essentially literal translation, not to promote any particular theological view.

To say that ESV translation is Calvinist is an overgeneralization. In any case, when it comes to doctrine, I always consult a variety of translations plus the original Greek and Hebrew.

 

[Mark Quayle]

Some of the reformed seem to me to be ESVists! Maybe they like its literal feel.

 

[Reluctant Theologian]

Some may say that but I don't think it is prevalent among general Christians.

The ESV was published by Crossway, a publisher known for Reformed and Calvinist literature. Some of the scholars involved in the translation came from Reformed backgrounds. It has been widely adopted by many Reformed and Calvinist-leaning churches and institutions. This association may lead some to assume the translation itself is Calvinistic.

On the other hand, ESV is used by many non-Calvinist churches. The translation team included scholars from various Protestant traditions, not exclusively Calvinists. Their goal was to be an essentially literal translation, not to promote any particular theological view.

To say that ESV translation is Calvinist is an overgeneralization. In any case, when it comes to doctrine, I always consult a variety of translations plus the original Greek and Hebrew.

Denominations/Traditions where Bible Study and deep analysis of scripture is perceived as important - 'literal' translations like ESV, NASB will be quite popular as it allows to get as close to the original Hebrew/Greek as possible. However you will probably find that many Calvinist are also traditionalists so translations that originate in the Calvinist founding age (16th-17th century) remain popular like the (N)KJV.

I'm not stuck to a particular English translation but I do find myself using the Legacy Standard Bible most of the times lately. I appreciate it when at least there has been an effort to keep the name of God in recognisable form.

 

[ladodgers6]

Some may say that but I don't think it is prevalent among general Christians.

The ESV was published by Crossway, a publisher known for Reformed and Calvinist literature. Some of the scholars involved in the translation came from Reformed backgrounds. It has been widely adopted by many Reformed and Calvinist-leaning churches and institutions. This association may lead some to assume the translation itself is Calvinistic.

On the other hand, ESV is used by many non-Calvinist churches. The translation team included scholars from various Protestant traditions, not exclusively Calvinists. Their goal was to be an essentially literal translation, not to promote any particular theological view.

To say that ESV translation is Calvinist is an overgeneralization. In any case, when it comes to doctrine, I always consult a variety of translations plus the original Greek and Hebrew.

Thank for you for this, excellent post. Very insightful.