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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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Other News

news iconThe BSL Bible Translation Project was officially launched on Saturday 2nd September 2006 in Cardiff. Over 100 Deaf and hearing people attended the event, and had a chance to ask questions, give their opinions and sign up to get involved in different parts of the Project.

Media interest leading up to and following this event was very positive, with articles in a variety of Christian publications (including the Tablet and Baptist Union of Great Britain publications) and the Deaf media (an article in Sign Matters, via the RNID, via BID, a recent article in Go! Sign magazine and interest in a future item on the BBC’s See Hear among others).



During 2009, Sally Gallimore was out and about within the Deaf Community in Britain to explain what is happening within the Project. She visited the BDA (British Deaf Assoication) Conference in Gateshead, was present at the Open day at the City Lit in London, attended the DAT (Deaf Anglicans Together) AGM and the Deaf Catholics Conference in Bolton. Sally gave talks in various church meetings and also gave a talk as one of a series of the OPEN DOOR talks held in Nottingham Deaf Club.

In May 2009, Trudy Field who is the Chair of our Translation Sub Committee and Sally gave a presentation to the North East branch of ASLI (Association of Sign Language Interpreters). Our team would be happy to visit other groups to explain the work of the BSL Bible Translation Project.

Sally Gallimore our Strategic Development Officer attended a service of dedication at Westminister Abbey on behalf of BSL Bible in April 2009. She also had the opportunity to network with others who support the work of the 2011 Trust preparing to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the King James version of the English Bible.