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Language and Communication

Sulawesi Research PilotLanguage IssuesResearch

The Sequencing of Local Language & National Language Translations: Why Vernacular Scriptures Are Not Being Used — A Pilot Study Focused on Sulawesi

Stan Anonby, David M Eberhard, and Tiar Adam Simanjuntak (2025)
Around the globe, in a disconcerting number of minority language communities, there are reports of vernacular language Bibles not being used. The primary research question of this paper is, Do vernacular Scriptures become the/a normative text for public reading in…
Richard
February 26, 2026
Language Issues

Multilingualism in Lystra

A sociolinguistic reading of Acts 14:8-20 – leveraging multilingualism for mission
Timothy Hatcher (2025)
"Multilingualism is a resource for effective Gospel communication, not an impediment. The Acts 14:8-20 account demonstrates the risks involved with relying too heavily on gateway languages as a medium for ministry. The potential for catastrophic miscommunication like what was seen…
Richard
June 17, 2025
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Language in the Mission of God

Michael Greed (Editor) (2025)
Whether spoken, written, signed, or thought, language is part of everything we do. How often do we reflect on the role of language in God's kingdom? The world's 7,000 languages are not merely obstacles to be overcome; they are part…
Richard
April 17, 2025
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Spoken English Bible

A translation of the Bible that is intended to be heard and told
The Spoken English Bible is creating the first oral Bible translation in English. It's intended audience is American English speakers of the younger generations (late 30s and under) who have minimal biblical knowledge. There have been hundreds of oral Bible…
Richard
December 20, 2024
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Traduire la Bible en Actes

Manuel pour faire un bon usage de la Bible dans chaque langue et culture
Margaret Hill, Harriet Hill (2024)
Second Edition "Je recommande ce livre à tous ceux qui souhaitent que la traduction de la Bible transforme des vies ! Traduire la Bible en Actes rassemble une mine d’expériences de praticiens de la traduction qui cherchent à faciliter l’interaction…
Richard
November 11, 2024
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Bible Aquifer

Global Access to Trustworthy Bible Resources
"Imagine a world where everyone has free and unrestricted access to trustworthy Bible translations and biblical resources in a language they understand and illuminates the meaning of the Scriptures in the original languages. Enabling widespread understanding of the Bible and…
Richard
May 8, 2024
Trust the StoryBible StorytellingOrality

Trust the Story

LaNette Thompson (2016)
"God uses stories to change lives. Faithfully told biblical stories cross the barriers of intercultural communication to change the lives of both teller and hearer. Powerful cultural and familial stories shape our lives and help define our values and worldview...…
Richard
June 7, 2023