Wycliffe Bible Translators International

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Wycliffe Bible Translators International "is an association of member organizations that have agreed to work with each other and with partners around the world, promoting and participating in Bible translation movements worldwide.

"Wycliffe was founded in 1942 by William Cameron Townsend. Borrowing the name of John Wycliffe, who championed the first complete Bible translation in the English vernacular, Townsend founded "Camp Wycliffe" in 1934 as a linguistics training school. By 1942, "Camp Wycliffe" had grown into two partner organizations, Wycliffe Bible Translators and the Summer Institute of Linguistics. Today Wycliffe continues to serve alongside SIL, as well as working with many other partners worldwide.

"As Wycliffe organizations multiplied, the corporation reorganized in the early 1990s. Wycliffe International was created to facilitate the multiplying opportunities for partnerships with churches and organizations worldwide on behalf of Bible translation and related ministries..." [1]

"By 1942, "Camp Wycliffe" had grown into two sister organizations, Wycliffe Bible Translators and the Summer Institute of Linguistics.

"Today, the Summer Institute of Linguistics and Wycliffe Bible Translators work together to translate Scripture, train field personnel in linguistics and promote interest in translation. Over 500 translations have been completed, and hundreds more are in the process. With God’s provision, Townsend’s vision will be realized." [2]

Officers

Accessed December 2008: [3]

Leadership

Board of Directors 2008-2011

Contact

Web: http://www.wycliffe.net

Resources and articles

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References

  1. About, Wycliffe Bible Translators International, accessed December 16, 2008.
  2. History, Wycliffe Bible Translators International, accessed December 16, 2008.
  3. Officers, Wycliffe Bible Translators International, accessed December 16, 2008.