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No outsider has learned the Kovol language before, and it exists only as an oral language – not a scrap of Kovol has been written down before. We have a monumental task ahead of us to learn the Kovol language, translate the New Testament into Kovol and teach in a way that will be clearly understood.
Latest news from Kovol
The first back translation
Translating God's word is a big responsibility. As such accountability to others is very important. …
Taking some time off
We've been blessed to be able to take some good time off to spend as a team and a family this last w…
Quotes within quotes
Four months ago, I “finished language study.” Finishing language study required three ye…
Working through vocabulary challenges
The Bible is a very complex text to translate. As I draft new passages I routinely come across vocab…
Writing about WW2
As preparation for the Kovol literacy class, we need to produce practice reading materials. The numb…
Working with bamboo
This week we've had the Kovol people helping us in a big way. They cut bamboo in the jungle, carried…