Posts Tagged ‘Bible translation’
Prison, pigs and God’s redemptive love
Two members of the Eastern Lawa translation team share the dramatic story of their journey to faith in Christ.
Read More“Chameleon” technology aids in sign language translation
In my work with the global Deaf community, I’ve discovered that less than two percent of the Deaf identify as followers of Jesus. But new technology offered by Wycliffe and their global partners is trying to change that.
Read MoreSon of Man or “pumpkin child?”
A completed New Testament could be published very soon for the Rangi language community of central Tanzania. But recently, one reviewer noticed a startling error.
Read MorePhilippines language group celebrates translation of whole Bible
On May 28 of this year, after nearly 50 years of translation work, the Barlig people of Mountain Province in the Philippines celebrated the completion of the whole Bible in their language—Finallig.
Read MoreSign language translation aids Deaf communities to access God’s Word
Although some of the world’s Deaf are able to read, it’s estimated that about 80 per cent of the Deaf throughout the world may never gain literacy skills because they have no access to formal education.
Read MoreStartling dream convicts weary translator
Over the past year, a local Bible translator serving her Timber* language group in Southeast Asia grew so discouraged that she decided to quit. Ani* now believes she was under spiritual attack.
Read MoreQuechua translators reach Bible translation milestone
Translation of the Old Testament into the Eastern Apurímac Quechua language of Peru has been completed. As a result, the minority language group will soon have access to the entire Bible in the language that serves them best.
Read MoreNewly launched New Testament in Chad brings message of peace and forgiveness
The Migaama New Testament was launched in a vibrant and exciting event in the village of Baro in Chad in December 2021. The New Testament represents an opportunity to emphasize Jesus’…
Read MorePaving the path
More than half of Papua New Guinea’s 820 languages still do not have a single verse of Scripture, making it one of the top countries of greatest need for Bible translation. Duncan Kasokason is leading the way for other local consultants in Bible translation.
Read MoreDied: Marilyn Laszlo, Bible translator who inspired missionaries to “come by here”
The passionate storyteller spent nearly a quarter century developing written language and Scripture for a Papua New Guinea village.
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