AWAKE! No. 3 2016 | Breaking the Language Barrier
Did you know that Jehovah’s Witnesses publish literature that is translated into over 750 languages?
Why do we do that? So that the Bible’s message can reach “every nation and tribe and language and people.”—Revelation 14:6, footnote.
This issue of Awake! provides a behind-the-scenes look at our translation work.
COVER SUBJECT
Breaking Through an Ancient Barrier
Why do Jehovah’s Witnesses translate their publications into so many languages?
COVER SUBJECT
Breaking the Language Barrier—A Look Behind the Scenes
A translator explains how his work is organized.
PORTRAITS FROM THE PAST
Ignaz Semmelweis
Every modern family owes this man a debt of gratitude. Why?
HELP FOR THE FAMILY
How to Discuss Problems
Men and women have different communication styles. Understanding the difference can save you a lot of frustration.
THE BIBLE'S VIEWPOINT
Faith
The Bible says that ‘without faith it is impossible to please God well.’ Just what is faith? How can you acquire it?
Food Allergy and Food Intolerance—What’s the Difference?
Are there any risks from a self-diagnosis?
WAS IT DESIGNED?
The Ant’s Neck
How can this insect carry a load that is many times its own body weight?
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To reach as many as possible with Bible truth, accurate translation is vital. How is this work done? What challenges do translators face?
