Question

Outline the effects of the translation of the Bible into African languages.

Answer 1

• The scriptures have been written in languages that Africans can understand.
• It has enabled further spread of Christianity/has led to more converts.
• It led to rise of African Independent Churches/schools
• It led to development of reading/writing/formal education Literacy
• It led to establishment of printing press to meet more demands of the Bible/Publishing houses
• It led to the establishment of Bible societies to translate the Bible into more local languages.
• It has led to further research into African religious heritage/Practice
• It has created jobs/employment in the printing firms/publishing firms
• It led to Africans identifying with Christianity. 
• It led to development of African/local languages
• It has promoted ecumenical movements among Christians.
• It made Africans to demand for leadership roles in the church. 
• It has led to division in the the church due to distant/different interpretation of the scriptures