Katharine Barnwell

Katharine 'Katy' Barnwell (1938–2025) was a British missionary and linguist who revolutionized Bible translation by training local people in Nigeria and beyond to translate Scripture into their own languages. She authored the influential book 'Bible Translation: An Introductory Course in Translation Principles,' which became the gold standard manual emphasizing clarity, accuracy, and naturalness, impacting over 3,000 Bible translations and hundreds of millions through the Jesus Film Project. Her remarkable life included surviving Nazi bombings, fleeing civil wars, and facing armed robbers while prioritizing others' needs.