A rap translation of the Bible is No. 5 on France’s best-seller list. The 3,200-page book is translated in a French similar to rap music, according to London’s Electronic Telegraph. The new translation, which has sold 140,000 copies, is reportedly the first new translation of the Bible in 30 years.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
