Wycliffe
Updates about Wycliffe Bible Translators or the modern Bible translation movement, primarily stemming from the Hill’s service with Wycliffe from the years 2014-2024.
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Is Seminary training really necessary?
Occasionally, people ask us whether studying Greek and Hebrew is really necessary in preparation for Bible translation. After all, as believers, we have access to the Holy Spirit whom Jesus promises will “guide [us] into all the truth.” (Jn 16:13, ESV) And, we also have unprecedented access to numerous reliable English translations, study Bibles, and commentaries.
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The day I got stuck in quicksand
I hopped off of a rock ledge onto what looked like a short stretch of rock covered by about a foot or so of water. I immediately realized my error. While the substance under the water had looked like solid limestone, it was in fact quicksand!