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Research

AudioBible TranslationResearch

Audio-Based Translation

Communicating Biblical Scriptures to Non-Literate People
Julian Sundersingh (2018)
"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…
Richard
October 7, 2019
Research

Transformational Scripture Engagement among the Budu of Congo-Kinshasa

Bettina Gottschlich (2012)
Abstract: This dissertation contributes to the missiological conversation on transformational Scripture engagement. Translation into the mother–tongue and good distribution by themselves are insufficient to enable multi–lingual Budu believers of Congo–Kinshasa translate the Bible into action and changed lives. Literature surveyed…
Richard
August 6, 2019
DigitalResearchYoung People

The Bible and Digital Millennials

David Ford, Joshua Mann, Peter Phillips (2019)
From the book description: The Bible and Digital Millennials explores the place of the Bible in the lives of 18 to 35 year-olds who have been born into the digital age. As the use of digital media becomes increasingly pervasive,…
Richard
June 14, 2019
Research

State of the Bible 2019

Research conducted among U.S. adults
Barna Group (2019)
This report contains the findings from a nationwide study in the United States, commissioned by the American Bible Society and conducted by Barna Group. Here are some of the findings: One in six adults (16%) reports using the Bible every…
Richard
April 22, 2019
ResearchYoung People

The Bible Reading of Young Evangelicals

An Exploration of the Ordinary Hermeneutics and Faith of Generation Y
Ruth Perrin (2016)
From the book’s description: "Young evangelicals in Britain often find themselves at odds with an increasingly secular society, and yet the tradition persists and in some places flourishes. Sociological studies into the faith of this demographic group are rare, yet…
Richard
October 6, 2017
Research

State of the Bible 2017

Research conducted by Barna Group (2017)
"Americans believe the nation is in moral decline, but they see hope for change in the pages of Scripture, according to the 2017 State of the Bible survey." The "State of the Bible" is an annual report commissioned by American…
Richard
April 26, 2017
ResearchYoung People

The Bible According to Gen Z

Help Your Young People Enjoy Life with the Bible
Adrian Blenkinsop (2013)
"The Bible According to Gen Z" is a collection of essays from Australia on encouraging Bible engagement among young people. It includes research results and analysis, together with responses from youth leaders and case studies. Here are some selected quotes:…
Richard
September 28, 2016
Research

The Bible in America

Mapping Bible Engagement Across a Changing Culture
From the Publisher's description: The Bible in America is a multiyear survey of attitudes toward and perceptions of the Bible, set against the backdrop of a changing cultural landscape. Commissioned by American Bible Society, Barna researchers have conducted more than…
Richard
September 15, 2016
LiteracyResearch

Impact Assessment Report

Results of a study, surveying nearly 5,500 people in Burkina Faso and Cameroon
Béatrice Konfe-Tiendrebeogo (ANTBA, Burkina Faso), Julious Ngum Kimbung (CABTAL, Cameroon), Martin Engeler (OneBook, Canada) (2014)
This study was undertaken by a small team of Africans and Canadians to measure the impacts of translated Scriptures, literacy and Scripture engagement programs on marginalized minority language communities, to discern whether certain hypotheses are true and to better understand…
Richard
May 12, 2016