history of translation as a science

history of translation as a science history of translation as a science introduction translation: process of conveying meaning from one language into another. it has existed since ancient times. over centuries, translation evolved from an art to a scientific discipline. ancient period translation began in mesopotamia, egypt, and greece. earliest translators worked on religious texts (e.g., bible, greek philosophical works). example: septuagint – greek translation of hebrew scriptures (3rd century bc). roman & medieval periods cicero and horace discussed translation methods (literal vs. free). in the middle ages, translation helped spread islamic science and philosophy to europe. arabic → latin translations (e.g., works of aristotle). renaissance period revival of classical learning in euro...

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