Bible To Be Translated In 8 Different Languages In Uganda

A Bible translation group has announced its decision to translate the Christian Bible into eight indigenous languages in Uganda.

The Bible Society of Uganda announced its plan this week, telling local media outlets in the African country that it would be translating the Bible's Old Testament into the local indigenous languages of Adhola, Kumam, Lusoga, Lumasaba and Lusamia/Lugwe. The society will also make revisions to the Old Testament versions for the Luganda, Sabiny and Acholi languages to make them easier to read.

Simon Peter Mukhama, general secretary for the Bible Society of Uganda, announced his organization's plan to the Uganda-based media outlet New Vision this week.

The Bible Society of Uganda states on its website that its goal is to provide as many translated versions of the Scriptures to as many people as possible. General Secretary Mukhama previously told the American Bible Society of his love for Scripture, saying a "close encounter" with the Bible earlier in life has had him hooked on God's words ever since.

"I need Scripture on a daily basis," he told the American Bible Society. "I can't read it once and think I'm covered. Scripture speaks to me through all the different aspects of life. It is a daily companion."

Other groups are also attempting to make the Bible more accessible and readable for the general population. One Kikcstarter campaign is seeking to raise money so it can create the Biblioteca, a Bible that reads more like four hard-backed novels and is void of page numbers or chapter citations. Another Kickstarter campaign recently created what it describes as an "indestructible Bible" that can withstand dirt, food spills, water, and strong heat.