The first translation of the Bible into the Mohawk language has been published in Canada. Portions of the Bible in Mohawk were published in 1715 in a book of Morning and Evening Prayer, but this is the first time the entire Bible has been in print in the language indigenous to North America. Harvey Satewas Gabriel has studied his native language all his life and dedicated 40 years to his goal. In a recent interview, 84-year-old Harvey said, ‘You never get tired of working with the Word of God’. Translation of and engagement with the Scriptures is strategic and valuable for revitalising language and culture. The Canadian Bible Society hopes that having the whole Bible in print will make a positive contribution to the life of the Mohawk church.
Canada: Mohawk Bible published by chief’s great-grandson
Written by David Fletcher 07 Sep 2023Additional Info
- Praise: God for the years of work that went into making this dream a reality and pray for the work of Bible translation to reach every tribe, people group and nation. (Psalm 119:105)
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