Biblical Commentary Writing in Ghanaian Languages: Some Principles for Thinking and Writing in the Mother Tongue

In discussing, the above topic titled, ‘’Biblical Commentary Writing in Ghanaian Languages: Some Principles for Thinking and Writing in the Mother Tongue,’’ one cannot forget to mention the following scholars and their contribution to this important field of study. These are key authors and sources in the field of mother tongue biblical hermeneutics, translation philosophy and the process of inculturation in biblical studies. Kuwornu-Adjaottor (2012), a leading figure in mother tongue biblical hermeneutics, his works explore the translation and exegetical problems in specific mother tongue New Testaments (e.g., Dangme) and the role of mother tongue Bibles as resources for African Biblical Studies. Lamin Sanneh (2009), a foundational scholar who stressed the importance of the mother tongue in the growth of African Christianity and the impact of translation on culture.

the importance of the mother tongue in the growth of African Christianity and the impact of translation on culture

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