language – OralityTalks https://oralitytalks.net Journal • Webinar Fri, 01 May 2026 03:21:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://oralitytalks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cropped-OralityTalks-Icon-Gray-32x32.png language – OralityTalks https://oralitytalks.net 32 32 228068180 Summary: The Prospects of Bible Translation in the Ijebu Dialect for Motivating Christian Discipleship https://oralitytalks.net/prospects-of-bible-translation-in-ijebu/ https://oralitytalks.net/prospects-of-bible-translation-in-ijebu/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:52:56 +0000 https://oralitytalks.net/?p=3459 This is a summary of the capstone project, The Prospects of Bible Translation in the Ijebu Dialect for Motivating Christian Discipleship. The study used surveys and observations with 25 participants to compare their motivation to read and share Scripture before and after exposure to Bible portions in the Ijebu dialect. The findings show that engagement and willingness to share increased significantly when Scripture was presented in their heart language, highlighting the strong potential of Bible translation to motivate discipleship among Ijebu speakers.

]]> https://oralitytalks.net/prospects-of-bible-translation-in-ijebu/feed/ 0 3459 Language: Unleashing Its Hidden Powers https://oralitytalks.net/language-unleashing-its-hidden-powers/ https://oralitytalks.net/language-unleashing-its-hidden-powers/#respond Wed, 13 Mar 2024 23:43:00 +0000 https://oralitytalks.net/?p=1582 During his talk, Wayne Dye highlighted the significance of understanding and using the language of the people we wish to engage with the Good News. Drawing from Biblical and cultural examples, he emphasized how important it is to communicate in a way that resonates with the listener and helps them connect with the message being conveyed. Whether using analogies, metaphors, or examples familiar to the listener, speaking in their language helps break down barriers, build trust, and ultimately lead to a deeper understanding of the Good News. By taking the time to learn and use the language of those we seek to reach, we can more effectively share the love and hope of the Gospel with them and positively impact their lives.

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