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Explain the effects of translating the Bible into local African languages.

Explain the effects of translating the Bible into local African languages.

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Kavungya
(i) It is possible for Africans to participate actively in preaching the gospel.
(ii) The Bible became a learning resource.
(iii)As a result of translation of the Bible into local languages many people can read the Bible in their
own vernacular.
(iv) It promoted revival movements.
(v) It became the first book to be written in African languages.
(vi) Translation of the Bible into African languages led to the development of some African languages.
(vii) It encouraged people to learn how to read and write so that they could read the Bible for
themselves.
(viii)It led to the development of the spirits of ecumenism as many churches came together in the
translation of the Bible in African languages.
(ix) Translation of the Bible in African languages contributed to the development of African Theology
Kavungya answered the question on November 15, 2022 at 12:00

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