Since its humble beginnings in 1809 as the New York Bible Society with a focus Bible distribution and placement, ministry to migrants and prisoners, and support of William Carey’s translation work in India, Biblica became involved in Bible translation boots and all by sponsoring the New International Version (NIV) which became the version that pioneered and set the standard for Bible translation in the twentieth century.

Translation is a costly long-term investment fraught with risks at the turning of every page. ...

The New International Version (NIV) Committee on Bible Translation is pleased to announce the addition of their newest member, Rev. Dr. Andrew Shead. With the addition of Andrew Shead, the CBT is now more globally diverse than ever. Of the 15 members, five are from countries other than the United States (including India, the United Kingdom, and Australia).

Shead, who obtained his Ph.D. from University of Cambridge, is Head of Old Testament Studies at Moore Theological College in Sydney, Australia, where ...