Audio Bible Ministry Providing God's Word in Home Languages (original) (raw)
Have You Heard?
Have you heard?
PEOPLE CANNOT READ THEIR OWN LANGUAGE
The life-changing value of a written Bible is lost to them if not shared orally. They are oral learners – language is passed down through spoken word.
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The Great Need for Audio Bibles
We believe all people should know the God of the Bible who made them and that his truths are not bound to the reader or ink on paper. That’s why we strive to create opportunities for oral learners to experience the Bible in their home language.
THE IMPACT OF AUDIO BIBLES
Learn how audio bibles are making an impact for God’s Kingdom by providing oral learners with access to God’s Word so that they may listen, learn, and live.
The audio Bible is very beneficial for our language, many people in our village are illiterate, they cannot read the Bible, but listening to the audio will be a blessing for them.
Spreading the Word of God is a very risky job in our area. With the Pashto audio Bible, my work has become quite easy. In past we had to carry book versions. Now I don’t have to take big risks.
Pashtoon Evangelist
There is an acute shortage of biblical resources in Tajik language. In a secular state of Tajikistan religious activities are closely monitored. Audio Bible in Tajik language helps us work under the radar.
Tajik Evangelist
People are waiting to hear the Word of God
REGIONAL AUDIO BIBLE NEEDS
Millions of people have received the scriptures, yet may be unable to fully experience God’s Word. Explore opportunities to partner with us to record audio bibles for those who might not otherwise hear.
According to Globalization Partners International, Africa is home to one-third of the world’s languages with more than 2,000 distinct languages spoken on the continent consisting of 54 countries. Considering the rates of poverty and illiteracy, having audio bibles is crucial to reaching the people of Africa. Davar has recorded more audio bibles in Africa than any other place, with over 200 recordings in 36 countries. With recording studios in seven different African countries, Davar intends to continue recording audio bibles in Africa for the many still waiting to hear God’s Word in their home language.
JOHN 3:16 IN MAASAI
There are 1.3 billion people in India and hundreds of languages spoken among the people groups of India including 22 nationally recognized languages. Davar began recording in India in the fall of 2020, we have now completed 81 audio bibles for South Asia with more planned in the future.
Indonesia has the greatest concentration of Muslims in the world, yet it is the most listened to audio that Davar has published to YouVersion. Davar continues to partner with the local Bible society to record more audio bibles for those waiting to hear God’s Word in their home language.
JOHN 3:16 IN GUJARATI
Davar has recorded 11 audio bibles for the people of Egypt, Iran, Iraq and Pakistan. Violence and persecution in the area have prevented Christians from being able to gather in traditional church settings. Additionally, a lack of formal education for women has led to illiteracy. Having an audio bible available through their smartphone allows the Word of God to reach the people of the Middle East.
JOHN 3:16 IN PUNJABI
Davar first began recording in South America in 2021 for the Quechua people of Peru. They make up 12 million people who speak 46 different languages and live in small villages spread among the mountains of inland Peru. Davar has now completed 7 audio bibles for the Quechua tribes and our first audio Bible for Mexico was completed at the end of 2023. Discussions are underway to reach other South American countries in need of audio bibles to reach the blind, illiterate and oral preference learners of Central and South America.
GENESIS 1:1 IN QUECHUA CUZCO
Davar has completed 8 audio bibles for Eurasia thus far with expansion into Eastern European and Western Asian nations to come. Audio bibles in this region provide a discreet and safe way to travel and share God’s Word among missionaries, churches, bible societies and evangelists.
GENESIS 1:1 IN TAJIK
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