Bible translations

Wycliffe Accepts Panel Recommendations on Controversial Muslim-Context Bible Translation

WORLD News Service

After a year's work, a World Evangelical Alliance panel has released its report on the Muslim-context translation practices of Wycliffe Bible Translators and its partner SIL International. Wycliffe requested the audit of its policies after controversy erupted last year over the world's premier translator supporting translations that altered the phrases "Son of God" and "God the Father" in Muslim contexts.

Cambodian Refugee Turns Tale of Survival into Audio Ministry Reaching Thousands

Angela Lu

68-year-old Maly moved in the highest echelons of Cambodian society, worked in fields under the Khmer Rouge, traversed Cambodia’s jungle with two young children in tow, was captured in a Thai prison and separated from her children, and was exiled to Long Beach as a refugee. Now she is working to create the only audio recording of the Bible in Khmer.

New 'Queen James Bible' Removes References to Homosexuality From Scripture

Religion Today

In an effort to eliminate all known Scripture references to homosexuality being sinful, a new gay-friendly "Bible" has been released.

Wycliffe Associates Support Bible Translation in Nigeria Amid Sectarian Violence

Religion Today

Wycliffe Associates, an international organization that involves people in the acceleration of Bible translation efforts, is working in Nigeria to provide new technologies that will enable safer communication for translation workers.

Presbyterian Church in America Takes Firmer Stand On Translating 'Son of God' for Muslims

Religion Today

The Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) has officially rebuked Wycliffe Bible Translators' approach to translating the phrase "Son of God" for Muslims and recommended that PCA churches withdraw financial support from such Bible translations if they remain uncorrected.