DanBible Translation
Join the journey as the Dan Bible translation enters its critical final stages, uniting communities through God’s Word and fostering spiritual growth and literacy.
Bible Translation
Country
- Liberia
Region
- West Africa
Language Population
280,000
Dan speakers pray for the full bible
A Dan speaker’s prayer reignited a translation journey interrupted by civil war, renewing hope for Scripture in their heart language. After a 14-year pause, Lutheran Bible Translators resumed work in 2000, partnering with local churches to complete the full Bible translation.
The Dan community eagerly engages with draft Scripture portions, gathering to read, listen, and discuss God’s Word. With the full Bible drafting complete, the translation now enters a critical checking phase, bringing the Dan people closer to having the complete story of salvation.
About the People:
A vibrant farming community, Dan speakers cultivate rice, cassava, sweet potatoes, maize, cocoa, and coffee, while also raising livestock, embodying resilience and hope.
Empower Local Leaders
We believe that every community should have the chance to read the Bible in the language they understand best.
Your prayers and financial gifts support local Dan leaders in Liberia as they complete the full Bible translation, empowering communities to engage with Scripture in their heart language through trusted, community-driven processes.
Program Goals
- Complete consultant reviews of over 20 biblical books, advancing the Dan Bible translation project.
- Prepare Dan Bible for final review and typesetting, targeting full Bible publication in 2026.
- Engage stakeholders through community meetings and project status communications.
dan Program Plan
Step 1
Conduct Comprehensive Consultant Checks
- Review multiple biblical books across Old and New Testaments
- Ensure translation accuracy and theological integrity
Step 2
Prepare for Final Bible Publication
- Organize translated materials
- Complete typesetting process
- Prepare for 2026 full Bible release
Step 3
Engage Community Stakeholders
- Communicate project status
- Hold community meetings
- Build anticipation for complete Dan Bible
Meet the Local Team
Team Members
The team consists of 16 people: 2 consultants, 4 translators, 6 members of the review team, 1 CAP officer and 3 admin staff
Dr. Becky Grossmann
Becky currently serves as a Bible translation consultant for projects in Liberia and Sierra Leone. She facilitated the completion of the Gola New Testament in 2019. She is involved with four whole Bible translation projects, particularly for the Bandi, Dan and Maan people in Liberia and the Themne people in Sierra Leone. Becky assists translators via innovative technologies such as internet communications and teleconferencing, with periodic in-person visits.
Partner Organizations
Honoring the Language
The Dan language crosses the borders of three countries (Guinea, Liberia, and Ivory Coast).
38 subdialects have been identified.
Whistle speech has been reported in the Ethnologue.
Many Dan speakers farm rice, cassava, sweet potatoes, maize, cocoa and coffee; as well as livestock, including: cattle, sheep, goats, and chickens.
Program Progress
Drafting of the Dan Full Bible has been completed!
