Translating the message
Subtitle: the missionary impact on culture
By: Lamin Sanneh.
Edition: 2nd ed., rev. and expanded.
Series: American society of missiology series -- no. 42
Publisher: Orbis Books
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Maryknoll, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 324
ISBN-13: 9781570758041
Subjects: Missions -- Anthropological aspects; Missions -- History
Description: "This historical survey shows the surprising consequences of mission activities, particularly Bible translation, on African culture. Every chapter has been revised and a new one on the influence of the King James Bible has been added, drawing on the latest scholarship, adding illustrations and new tables of languages into which the Bible has been translated." -- Book jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.