A Bible for everyone.
It is the task of the Bible Society of South Africa to provide affordable Bibles in 11 official languages of South Africa and in suitable formats so that all may experience the life-giving message of the Word.
The Bible Society of South Africa is a non-profit organization that exists to serve the Church and all South Africans. Several denominations are members of the Bible Society and form part of our management structure.
Our focus is on providing accessibility to affordable Bibles and biblical materials through translation, production, and distribution — all made possible by our fundraising projects.
Human Rights Day in South Africa, celebrated on 21 March, is a time to reflect on the dignity, freedom and equality all human beings are entitled to. While human rights are often discussed in legal and political terms, their foundation can be traced back to the Bible, which offers a powerful framework for justice, equality and the inherent worth of every individual.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. This period lasts forty days leading up to Easter, not including Sundays. For many Christians, these forty days are a time of deep introspection and self-reflection. Also known as the season of Lent, this period traditionally involved abstaining from meat and sweet treats or indulgences.
The year 2024 marked a transformative period for both the broader socio-political landscape and the Bible Society of South Africa (BSSA). Guided by the theme The Word as a Guide in the Winds of Change, the organisation adeptly navigated numerous challenges with unwavering faith and strategic innovation. Our commitment to our vision and mission—providing every South African with access to a Bible in their heart language—has been ongoing for over 204 years.
You’ve spent a lifetime building your legacy. You have strived to help as many people as you could. Maybe your greatest joy was telling people about the Gospel, God’s sacrificial work and his son Jesus, who made the ultimate sacrifice for all humanity. Maybe you wish that you were more emboldened to share the Good News with those you met during your lifetime. Do you wish you had more time to accomplish all you’ve set out to do? All your life you’ve cherished the Bible and how its values guided you through your life, times of happiness, difficulty, uncertainty, sorrow, and despair.
Thanks to the contributions of club members, it has been possible for the Bible Society of South Africa to make Bibles available to thousands of people in South Africa, Africa and beyond over the past 22 years.
The Sower is the official newsletter of the Bible Society of South Africa and first appeared on 1 April 1957. Read more about what we do as well as the impact of the Bible in our country and around the world.
Complete Bibles are available in 11 official languages of South Africa. The BSSA is also responsible for making the Bible available in suitable formats, like audio, apps, braille and large print.
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