John Piper has a very good short article on oral cultures and Bible Translation. You can see it by clicking here.
Month: November 2005
A Good Blog
I spent some time today looking at different Bible translation blogs (you would be surprised – then again, perhaps not) at how many they are. I’ve put a few links lower down. I thought this one was worth highlighting, if only for the brilliant name: Sans Blogue!
The last few weeks, I’ve been mulling over what Bible translation is all about (this comes a bit late, after twenty years in the field). At the most basic level, Bible translation is a very effective tool for transmitting the message of the Gospel. By translating the Scriptures, we are allowing people to hear God’s […]
Investing in Volunteers
In a week or two’s time, I’m due to lead a session on ‘Investing in Volunteers’. I’m not entirely sure how I got myself into this and I’m far from sure about what I should say. If anyone reading this has any experience (good or bad) of being a volunteer or in managing volunteers in […]
Challenging Times » Can churches grow?
Challenging Times » Can churches grow? ‘If we are really going to see the Christian faith thrive again then we will need three other things: * Ways to develop and sustain a more radical kind of Christian living (discipleship) * A renewed, thorough and humble engagement with the Scriptures * A determined attempt to understand […]