Bible Translation

Bible Translation Discipleship Language Issues

Searching for the Impact of Bible Translation among the Minorities in China

Historically, Bible translation has been an extensive, even at times protracted, process. Translation projects have traditionally included research (linguistic and anthropological); translations (oral and written); literacy (where implementation is viable); and scripture use (both teaching and discipling.) Is all this…

RichardOctober 19, 2019

Audio Bible Translation Research

Audio-Based Translation

"The besic thesis of my study then is that an audio Scripture program which seeks to be effective in communicating the Word of God has to be faithful to the Scriptures, relevant to the audience and appropriate to the medium…

RichardOctober 7, 2019

Bible Translation Literacy Orality

Translation, Literacy and Orality

"The current emphasis on oral approaches to scripture engagement is, generally speaking, a laudable development. Since oral communication is indeed the primary means of communication for many people in the South, it is indeed natural and important to recognize the…

RichardOctober 9, 2018

Bible Translation Culture Visual Arts

Avoiding Visual Miscommunication

Choosing to illustrate interesting events in the text may help build audience interest in the story of Scripture, and this interest may be more foundational to audiences’ relationship with God than knowledge of details about what objects and places looked…

RichardMarch 8, 2016

Bible Translation Research

Bible Translation in Christian Mission

Abstract: After participants had been told of the processes of Bible translation during a prayer partners meeting of Ghana Institute of Linguistics, Literacy and Bible Translation (GILLBT), one of them asked, "After the people have been given the Scriptures, what…

RichardJune 10, 2013

Bible Translation Marketing and Distribution Strategic Planning

If the food is ready and the people are hungry, don’t put it in the freezer…!

"If the food is ready and the people are hungry, don’t put it in the freezer and tell them to come back later." The title of this article sprang from a discussion we had during a training course for Scripture…

RichardSeptember 3, 2012

Bible Translation

The Multilingual God

From the publisher's description: "Some decades ago the prospect of reaching the entire world with the gospel appeared very dim indeed. In a world population that was virtually exploding with growth, how could Christians begin to reach the billions of…

RichardJuly 20, 2012

Bible Translation

Bible Translation Basics

Over the past thirty years, scholars have made significant advances in understanding how human communication functions. They have moved from looking for meaning in texts alone to seeing texts as providing clues that lead hearers to discover the speaker’s intended…

RichardAugust 30, 2011

Bible Translation Culture Language Issues Leadership Training

La Traduction de la Bible et l’Eglise

This book - 'Bible Translation and the Church: Issues and challenges for Francophone Africa' - was written as part of the Francophone Initiative in collaboration with CITAF (Conseil des Institutions Théologiques d’Afrique Francophone) - a consortium of evangelical theological institutions…

RichardOctober 13, 2010

Advocacy Bible Reading Bible Storytelling Bible Study Bible Translation Culture Language Issues

Colocando a Bíblia em Ação

This is the Brazilian Portuguese version of the book Translating the Bible into Action by Harriet Hill and Margaret Hill. A tried and tested resource that encourages meaningful Bible use in multi-lingual contexts through both written and oral media. Includes…

RichardAugust 24, 2010

Bible Translation

Searching for the Impact of Bible Translation among the Minorities in China

Audio-Based Translation

Translation, Literacy and Orality

Avoiding Visual Miscommunication

Bible Translation in Christian Mission

If the food is ready and the people are hungry, don’t put it in the freezer…!

The Multilingual God

Bible Translation Basics

La Traduction de la Bible et l’Eglise

Colocando a Bíblia em Ação

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