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Click here to play a sample clip of translation into BSL of the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 2:1-12. This is one of the first parts of translation that we have attempted and it is a DRAFT. It has been translated by a team of Deaf and hearing people and then filmed professionally. We are currently in a consultation process for this clip and are asking for feedback from Deaf people. We will use the comments that we collect to improve this clip and the rest of the translation.
We would welcome your views too. We need to know if you think this is clear and reflects the Bible, but in a way that is clear BSL. If you have any comments about the clip, please contact Tracey, our research student at traceyr(at)bslbible.org.uk (Please replace (at) with @. This is a measure to prevent spam).
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We are asking experienced Deaf and hearing interpreters to translate these clips into English and then sending them to Bible experts to see if the translation is accurate in comparison with the original Greek text. The clips will also be sent out to Deaf groups, for feedback about how comfortable and natural the sign language is to watch. Once all this feedback has been received, we will re-visit the translation and change it if necessary. We hope that this is a rigorous process and will mean that the finished translation will be accepted academically, as well as by the grassroots Deaf community. |
We are currently testing our translation process in a pilot period. A team is meeting to translate parts of the Gospel of Mark, from the New Testament, into BSL and this is being filmed and monitored by Deaf people. We have the support of British and international academics and organisations who are offering us advice and consultancy.