Tag: Bible translation
Bible translators inspired by Boko Haram
SINCE April, the insurgents have stepped up the frequency and brazenness of its attacks on villages in the region. For translation partners, this is a continuing and immediate threat to their families.
Wycliffe Bible Translators accept panel report over Muslim context translation
AN independent panel has made ten suggestions for Bible translating ministries Wycliffe Global Alliance and SIL International, after being asked to review their practices in light of various translation controversies, including interpretation for a Muslim context.
New Bible translation omits ‘Jesus Christ’, ‘Angel’
A new translation of the Bible into English does not contain the name ‘Jesus Christ’ nor the word ‘angel.’ It also prefers the word ‘emissary’ over ‘apostle.’
Bible is 2011 bestseller in Norway: report
THE Norwegian translation has topped the country’s book charts almost every week between its publication in October and the end of the year, the Guardian reported.
7 billion population count underscores Bible translation need
OVER the last month, a number of nations have made claim to housing the seven-billionth person in the world. Whoever is truly the seven-billionth, the fact is the world is growing--and fast.
Bible translation expansion project under way in Indonesia
BIBLE translation throughout Oceana remains a high strategic priority with underlying challenges. Using national translators streamlines the process of Bible translation in a region that sometimes deals with hostility toward Christians.