This is a manual for those who are preparing to translate the Bible into their own mother tongue. It can be used as a textbook for formal courses or for training individuals.Part one deals with basic principles of Bible translation, common problems met in translation, and procedures for making and testing translations. Part two deals with the initiation of a translation project.Also see the Teacher's Manual to accompany Bible Translation: Introductory Course in Translation Principles (Barnwell, 1987)