#TranslationTuesday
“So where’s the link between Bible translation and literacy? Through a holistic approach, literacy restores and strengthens basic human identity by linking people to their
“So where’s the link between Bible translation and literacy? Through a holistic approach, literacy restores and strengthens basic human identity by linking people to their
Why we care that they learn to read Thousands of years ago, God had an important message for His people, and He did not want
In South American jungles live many people who have never learned to read and write their own language. Not only does this feed their sense
Literacy vs. Orality in Church Planting Strategy Here’s another recording fresh from EXPLORE 2021. Listen as All-Nations’ first literacy coach describes what we mean by
“If you’re going to a place that needs a Bible translation, the probability of a vernacular literacy program is pretty high.” —Mark Zook
Theoretical Backdrop From the mouth or the hand, a word. Transient, bursting with meaning, bound for the ear or the eye, a word—and a whole,
“Suggesting a primarily oral society should remain in their primary oral communication situation is soft racism. People who promote this don’t realize that such a
“One of the best ways to defeat paternalism is by teaching believers to read.” —Unknown
“He seemed hopeless [with learning to read] but now he’s a reading machine who loves to read. Other older people see him and say, ‘If
“Throughout history, those left without the ability to read the Word on their own have been put in a place of dependence on ‘religious leaders.’
We partner with churches to send teams who facilitate Bible translation and community development while working to establish indigenous churches.