…because of the increasing need for translation
of specific material, particularly in relation to growing scholarly interest in
the Faith and its various Teachings, favorable consideration has been given to
allowing wider use of provisional translations. Individual believers, of
course, remain free to translate into English any of the Holy Writings for
their own use. Such translations may also be published in circulars and journals
without review other than by the editors of such publications. They may also be
shared electronically. In all such cases they should be clearly identified as
`provisional translations'.
- The Universal House of Justice (From a letter dated 30 June 1999 written on behalf
of the Universal House of Justice to a number of National Spiritual Assemblies)
