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Thinking Christian: Clear Theology for a Confusing World

Translating the Bible for Native Populations: A Conversation with Terry Wildman

Nov 19, 2024
54:25

In this episode, James sits down with Terry Wildman. Terry is the lead translator of the First Nations Version: An Indigenous Translation of the New Testament. Terry and James discuss the current state of minsitry to Native Americans and the process involved in creating the First Nations Version. Terry also shares some passages from the text and describes the approach to the translation and its ongoing impact beyond the Native American population.

To connect with James, visit usefultogod.com or get his latest book Serpents and Doves: Christians, Politics, and the Art of Bearing Witness on amazon.com. You can also take the Serpents and Doves online course here.

You can purchase First Nation Version at ivpress.com (use IVPPOD20 for a 20% discount). You can also find Terry's other book Birth of the Chosen One, which offers an indigenous translation of the Christmas story along with Native American artwork.

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