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Bible Translations are Used in Outreach Programs Around the World

By Expert Author: Susan Slobac
View Summary | Submitted: 2008-01-26 | Word Count: 414 words
Susan Slobac
There are approximately 6,800 different languages spoken by cultures spanning the globe today. Roughly 2,000 of those languages are spoken by 97% percent of the world. These numbers are very significant for non-profit Christian organizations that have tasked themselves with creating and recording Bible translations that can reach the majority of the people on earth today. Since many of the people Christian followers would like to spread the Word of God to cannot read, audio Bibles and Bibles on CD have become one of the best ways to share the scriptures with them and help them understand the teachings of Christ.

One popular way for volunteers to share audio Bibles with illiterate people in underdeveloped countries is to arrange for daily or weekly 'listening groups' of Bible translations. During the listening groups, volunteers can play the scriptures in the mother language of the village and also hand out written versions so the listeners can follow along. By doing this, many illiterate children and villagers can actually begin to learn to read and teach others in their village how to read the Bible as well. Sometimes volunteers will even bring Christian movies to the villages to play so they can see dramatizations of the Bible brought to life before their eyes.

While listening to the Bible in new audio and video format is a great way to evangelize the teachings of Christ, it is also becoming a popular passtime for Christians living in technology-driven countries in North America and Europe. For instance, young Christians who have iPods can listen to an MP3 Bible while they are walking to school or riding the bus. They can listen to audio bible downloads while they are at the gym or on their way to work; they can even listen to a Bible on CD while they are on a road trip with their friends. The audio formats have really opened the door to take the Bible with you almost anywhere you go.

For Christians seeking a daily dose of inspiration from famous pastors and priests in the Christian community, you can now get audio Bible downloads in the form of Podcasts, if you would like to learn another language or become bilingual, you can download a Spanish audio Bible. These Bible translationscan greatly help you along the way. However you choose to incorporate a new audio Bible online into your life and those around you, it will help you grow in faith and inspire those around you.
About the Author/Author Bio

Susan Slobac first learned about audio bible downloads and Bible translations from her church's Bible study group. She began listening to MP3 bible readings during her daily routine and found it to be a great supplement to her studies in addition to a powerful tool for refocusing her energy throughout the day. She is working with her church to implement a Spanish Audio Bible into their community outreach program.

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