Articles about United Republic of Tanzania

God Speaks to Bible Translators

Translators don’t just help their community better understand God’s Word. They often gain a deeper understanding as well. Watch to learn how the translation process can benefit local translators!

The Word Connects with People

"The Word Connects with People" - A video showing what God is doing among the Rangi people of Tanzania.

Big Things

Normal people can do big things with God's help. Take a trip to Tanzania and meet Danny, a linguist serving with Wycliffe Bible Translators. Find out how Danny and team are helping impact the needs for Bible translation and literacy through training.

You can imagine what a pastor for more than 30 years might feel as he anticipates hearing Scripture read in his mother tongue for the first time. And imagine his feelings when he hears these words in the church of his childhood.

New Language Discovered

A language survey team investigates the Nyiha language in Tanzania, Malawi and Zambia.

Survey in Tanzania

A survey team goes out to assess languages and Bible translation needs.

A story told in Sandawe can be comprehended, while the same story told in Kiswahili can't be remembered.

Dust by Any Other Name

The Sandawe dictionary project lays a foundation for future translation work.

Not Enough to Go Around

The Rangi hear some verses from the gospel of Mark in their own language.

The Nyakyusa people hear a passage of scripture from Mark in their own language for the first time.

This is Very Good

Zanaki speakers pray in their mother tongue.

The Key that Unlocked Scripture

Two men read God's Word in their own language after learning how the writing system worked.

The Relevance of Ruth

The book of Ruth provides the Burunge a cultural connection to the gospel

High on Vwanji

Lutheran pastors hear scriptures in their own language for the first time.

A profile of the history of translation of the Bible into Kiswahili.

Kande's Story

Translation of AIDS booklet and teaching are bringing healing and hope to those in need--across Africa.