Bible translations into the languages of Africa the Bible in the Zulu language were published; in the "First Book for Readers," portions of Genesis and two Psalms were published. The first book of the Bible to be translated into the Zulu language was Matthew's Gospel, published in 1848 by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions (ABCFM). This was translated by George Champion (missionary) and revised by Newton Adams. The completed New Testament was published in 1865, translated by several missionaries of the ABCFM. The complete Bible, also translated by many members of the ABCFM, corrected by Andrew Abraham, and finally edited by S. C. Pixley,
The Books of the Bible a master Bible typesetter and author and editor of Bible reference works; Dr. Eugene Rubingh, retired vice president for translation at the International Bible Society; and the Rev. Dr. Christopher R. Smith, a pastor, author, and scholar of biblical literature. Bibles and Scripture portions published by the International Bible Society and Biblica in this format include:<br> Today's New International Version<br> "The Search" (Ecclesiastes) 2005<br> "The Journey" (Gospel of John) 2005<br> "The Book of Psalms" 2006<br> "Kingdom Come, Kingdom Go" (Luke-Acts) 2006<br> "Amos: Hear This Word" 2007<br> "The Books of The Bible" 2007<br> "The Books of The Bible New Testament" 2009,