1979 ‘JESUS’ Film Translated In 2100 Languages

The Jesus Film Project has announced that it is not stopping despite translating the “JESUS” film into 2,100 languages since its inception.

The Jesus Film Project is an organization created in 1981 by Campus Crusade for Christ founder Bill Bright to distribute the 1979 film, JESUS. The project hopes to distribute the film in many of the world’s languages with the stated goal of reaching “every nation, tribe, people and tongue, helping them see and hear the story of Jesus in a language they can understand.”

The project team quoted Nelson Mandela as saying, “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.”

The team further connecting Mandela’s quote to its vision, said, “Mandela’s quote resonates deeply with our vision at Jesus Film Project, where we aim to translate the “JESUS” film into the heart language of every community. Our hope is for everyone, everywhere to encounter the gospel and embrace Jesus as Savior.

“There are approximately 7,000 languages spoken across the globe. Just 23 account for over half of the world’s population. A person’s heart language is typically the first language he or she is exposed to; it’s the language in which we think, dream, and pray. 

“That’s why communicating in someone’s heart language is more meaningful and compelling to them than in a secondary language. Sharing the Gospel with someone in a heart language moves beyond sharing a story; it expresses respect, recognition, and value.”

Speaking further on the role culture place in evangism, the project team said,  “Cultures where most people share a common language, it can be difficult to fully appreciate how language helps shape someone’s personal and cultural identity. 

“The aspects of culture we think of first, such as food, clothing, customs and festive celebrations, are all tied together with the threads of language. More than a way to communicate, language is a vital tool through which we express our values, beliefs and traditions.

“In a nation like India, where there are 121 languages and many more regional dialects, or in Nigeria where over 500 languages are spoken, a person’s heart language also represents geographical and family ties. This is true even though many people in both countries speak two or more languages.”

It added, “When it comes to sharing the Gospel, we align with Jesus’ heart when we prioritize heart language — He died and was resurrected for people from every tribe, language, and nation. 

“And no medium is more powerful to share Jesus with people than a film based on His life from the Bible. This is true no matter the community or culture — the true story of Jesus in someone’s heart language is compelling.

“Everyone, everywhere deserves a chance to understand Jesus’s teachings in their heart language. As we press on toward our mission, you can keep an eye out for our upcoming animated family film, ‘JESUS’, at our website, Jesus.film.”

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