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Obe Bible Translation
Promote literacy and faith in the Obe language through Bible translation and community engagement in Nigeria.
Bible Translation
Country
- Nigeria
Region
- West Africa
Language Population
70,000
Bring God’s Word to the Obe Language Community
The Obe people of northeast Cross River State in Nigeria first received the Gospel of Luke in print and audio formats in 2018. Since that time, churches and community groups have continued to use Luke in Scripture reading and listening activities.
Current translation work focuses on drafting additional New Testament books, including Matthew and John, as local translators and church leaders prepare for future review and testing.
Equipping schools to teach the Obe language is another vital goal of the program. As Scripture becomes accessible to more people, Obe speakers will encounter the life-changing message of faith, grow in their relationship with Christ, and worship in their heart language.
Empower Communities Through Scripture and Literacy
Every community deserves access to Scripture in the language they use each day. Gifts and prayers support local translators, church leaders, and teachers in Nigeria as they work toward Bible translation and literacy in Obe. This work is carried out step by step, alongside churches and schools, as materials are prepared, tested, and used in community settings.
Program Goals
- Encourage reading and writing in Obe
- Develop and distribute literacy materials for churches and schools
- Support the use of translated Scripture in church and community settings
- Advance Bible translation through drafting, review, and testing
Program Plan
Step 1
Promote Language Literacy
- Launch literacy classes to build foundational reading and writing skills.
- Organize workshops and train volunteer teachers in Obe literacy.
- Arrange teaching venues and facilities with school and community leaders.
Step 2
Expand Bible Translation and Engagement
- Hold community events to encourage scripture engagement and language revitalization.
- Complete the translation of Matthew and John for review.
- Distribute the Gospel of Luke to churches and organize Bible classes.
Step 3
Create and Share Resources
- Distribute printed materials to ensure accessibility at the community level.
- Develop and print literacy materials for classes and church groups.
- Meet with translators and consultants to finalize and test translations.
Meet the Local Team
Team Members
• Mr. Julius Asu – Chairman
• Mr. Ashia Ineji – Curriculum developer
• Bro. James Njang – Translator
• Chief Simeon Owan – Translator
• Mr. Julius Okwor – Translator
rev. linus otronyi
Rev. Linus Otronyi grew up in the rural village of Iboko, in the Yala-speaking area of northern Cross River State, Nigeria. He studied at the University of Calabar and has been involved in Bible translation work since 2000.
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Bring God’s Word to the Obe Language Community
God speaks Obe. Your gift empowers the translation team to bring God’s Word to the Obe language.