“Scripture translation into local languages may benefit communities far beyond simply increased comprehension,” according to a study which researched the sociolinguistic impact of such work in the Malila and Nyiha language communities. Findings on a range of issues led the author to make several recommendations…
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“Blessed are the poor in spirit.” The words carry great meaning for English-speaking Christians. But they posed a real challenge for translators working to bring God’s Word to the Bena people in their language. Read the short story of the solution they found…
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In a “cluster project” of multiple languages, teams routinely help each other in many ways. But when fifteen translators on seven teams line up their desks to spend two weeks together in one room, it means something big is underway. They are joining forces to wrestle with Paul’s letter to the Romans. Inside the hall, it’s getting busy and loud…
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As the Jita translators work, they find themselves grappling with the imagery in Revelation. In English, one word can describe ‘seals’ on both scrolls and foreheads. But there is no single word in Jita which can be used that way. So the team launched into research…
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“The Zinza word ‘obubasi’ might be right for us to translate the word ‘prophet’ in Scripture. Or so we thought, but everywhere we go: blank stares. Then the Zinza translator accidentally stretched out the ‘a’ vowel…
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Ships and oceans, taking soundings and running aground, Paul’s voyage in Acts can pose real challenges for Bible Translators in a land-locked culture. The Burunge team and their colleagues knew it would take excellent words and creative supports to make a complete solution…
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“I am supposed to be the exegetical adviser,” said Paul (the Burunge team’s Translation Advisor), “but they probably understand the culture and meaning of Ruth much better than me.” One issue that surfaced during a recent revision was over how to translate the term ‘redeemer’…
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The translation office has been built, with the help of many teams, both young and old! Work has progressed, and several books of the Bible have been printed. But what to do when the project funds are cut? In answer to this dilemma…
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