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IBS Releases Braj New Testament for the People of India19.11.2003 MATHURA, India--International Bible Society (IBS) launched its recently translated Braj New Testament at a release and dedication event in Mathura, India, October 13, 2003. The New Testament has the potential to reach 15 million Braj speakers with God's Word in their contemporary language.
A team of 25 translators began work on the New Testament in 1994, completing the project earlier this year. IBS expects its New Testament to be well received by many Hindu scholars.
IBS President Peter Bradley said, 'Because Braj is a Sanskrit language, this New Testament appeals to Hindu scholars.' Bradley continued, 'The Braj New Testament marks a new day in the study of God's Word for Braj speakers.'
The IBS Group Vice President for South Asia stated, 'We praise God for His precious gift of the Holy Word in the Braj language.' He continued, 'We believe this translation will lead many people to the saving knowledge and hope for abundant life found in Jesus Christ.'
Braj is the mother tongue of Krishna, worshipped by the Hindus. The release and dedication ceremony took place in the birthplace of the Hare Krishna movement that began in the early '70s. More than 500 people, including many Hindu scholars, attended the release and dedication ceremony.
A highlight during this event was when one Hindu scholar exclaimed, ' Forgiveness is found only in the cross of Christ,' and another declared, "Jesus is the only one who offers salvation." At the same ceremony, an Islamic priest stated, 'Only Jesus can bring peace into the world.'
One thousand copies of the Braj New Testament were distributed on the day of the release. The following day, a local Hindu newspaper reported the astounding headline, 'The Bible Leads Us Closer to God.' In just two days, 1,000 more copies from the first printing of the Braj New Testament were distributed.Related links:
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