Draft:Bible Society of Benin

Bible Society of Benin
Alliance Biblique Du Benin
AbbreviationBSB
PredecessorThe Bible Society of Togo
Formation1986
FounderPastor Abel Dossou and Rev. Barson
TypeBible Society
Legal statusSociety
PurposeLiterary
HeadquartersCotonou, Benin
Location
Region
Africa
ServicesContribution, Translation, Printing, Distribution
Official language
French
AffiliationsUnited Bible Societies
Websitehttps://biblesociety-benin.org/

The Bible Alliance of Benin was officially formed in 1986. Its activities include translation, distribution, literacy, and church relations. The Bible Society of Benin is a recognized member of the United Bible Societies. The headquarters of the society is located in Cotonou, Benin.[1].

History

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In May 1983, Barson, the Director of the Bible Society of Togo, proposed creating a Bible repository in Cotonou, Benin, with support from the Interfaith Council and its leaders[2]. It would later launch the French Current Bible in 1988. Since then the society has published other bible translations in minority language groups in Benin[3]

Leadership

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  • Pastor Abel Dossou (1986-1997)
  • Daniel Hounzandji (1997-2016)
  • Emmanuel Ogou (2016-2023)
  • Fifamè Fidèle. (2024-present)

Published Bible Translations

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Title Language Iso Code Published
The Aja New Testament[4][5][6] Aja ajg 2023
Yom Bible[7] Yom pil 2020
Lukpa 2001 Edition[8] Lokpa dop 2001
Fon Bible[9] Fon fon 2010
Gun Bible[10] Gun fon 2012

References

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