Scripture Translation

Definition

Missionary method involving study of local language and culture and translation of Scripture and prayers; exemplified by St Nicholas Kasatkin in Japan and St Innocent Veniaminov in Siberia/Alaska.

Episodes

  • Missionary Inculturation

Biblical References

  • Galatians 3:28 — *There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female—for all of you are one in Christ Jesus. *
  • Colossians 3:11 — *Here there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all and in all. *