Research

The Bible According to Gen Z

"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:…

RichardSeptember 28, 2016

Research

The Bible in America

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…

RichardSeptember 15, 2016

Literacy Research

Impact Assessment Report

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…

RichardMay 12, 2016

Language Issues Research

Promoting the Use of the Scriptures in Nso’

MTh thesis, South African Theological Seminary. Abstract: This research was prompted by the observation that there is minimal use of Lamnso’ Scriptures in Baptist churches in Nso’, even though the Lamnso’ New Testament has been available since 1990. It was…

RichardNovember 16, 2015

Research Responding to Needs

Bible Translation Strategy

People respond to the Gospel in proportion to their conviction that God and his Word are relevant to the concerns of daily life. This will be called the principle of "personal relevance". A translator or local believer can bring this…

RichardOctober 5, 2015

Language Issues Research

The Impact of Vernacular Scriptures

MA dissertation: Bible & Mission, Redcliffe College, UK. Abstract: In many ways the Malila and Nyiha are typical of Tanzania's numerous multilingual communities, where both Swahili and the local language are used as part of everyday life. Given that there…

RichardJuly 17, 2015

Research Understanding Scripture

From Scripture Access to Scripture Engagement

MA dissertation: All Nations, UK. Abstract: The coming of the New Testament in 2006 heralded a new era of Scripture engagement for the Minyanka people of Mali. This paper evaluates the factors that have facilitated and hindered the process of…

RichardNovember 16, 2014

Research

Canadian Bible Engagement Study

The Canadian Bible Engagement Study, published on 1 May 2014, found that "about one in seven Canadians, or 14%, read the Bible at least once a week. The majority of Canadians, including those who identify themselves as Christians, read the…

RichardMay 1, 2014

Research

State of the Bible 2014

The American Bible Society and Barna Group published their annual research on the State of the Bible, "a comprehensive study of Americans' attitudes and behaviors toward the Bible". For 2014, they identified six trends: Bible skepticism is now “tied" with…

RichardApril 9, 2014

Children Research

Pass It On – Bible Society Research 2014

In 2014, Bible Society in the UK launched Pass It On, a campaign to encourage parents to read, watch or listen to a Bible story with their child. An accompanying Research Report is available for download. Among the findings are:…

RichardFebruary 10, 2014

Research

The Bible According to Gen Z

The Bible in America

Impact Assessment Report

Promoting the Use of the Scriptures in Nso’

Bible Translation Strategy

The Impact of Vernacular Scriptures

From Scripture Access to Scripture Engagement

Canadian Bible Engagement Study

State of the Bible 2014

Pass It On – Bible Society Research 2014

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