Equipping the Church to Translate the Word
With his final breath, William Whitaker told those with him, “I desire not to live, but only so far as I may do God and his Church service.” William Whitaker died after a short illness at age 47, but he had already served the church in significant ways as a professor at Cambridge. Moreover, no one could have anticipated the impact of his life and …
Read More about William Whitaker and the Defense of Bible Translation, Part 3
No one would suggest that we don’t need a Bible in English. However, it was not always the case that our Bible was considered a book to be held and read by all. Reflecting on the history of our English Bible, we have a debt of gratitude to men like William Whitaker. Although he is a largely forgotten champion of Bible translation, we benefit from his …
Read More about William Whitaker and the Defense of Bible Translation, Part 2
When was the last time you stopped and thanked the Lord for your Bible? If you’re like me, you’re more likely to think about which one to pull off the shelf! Looking back over the history of our English Bible, we are indebted to men like William Tyndale, John Rogers, and Myles Coverdale. They devoted their lives to produce the first English …
Read More about William Whitaker and the Defense of Bible Translation, Part 1
Should we translate for the world, the languages of the world, or the church? The ultimate purpose of Bible translation is to equip the church to read, preach, and teach the Word in the languages of the nations, to the glory of our triune God. But why highlight the church? Isn’t the Bible for everyone? Why not translate for the whole language …
When I reach for my Bible, I must ask myself, which one? I have several Bibles: several versions, basic texts and study Bible editions. And I am not the only one so blessed. The average American family has three Bibles. It is not surprising that most Americans assume everyone has a Bible in their own language. It may come as a shock that an estimated …
