Persian
The Persian language (also known as Farsi; language code: fa; autonym: فارسی) is spoken by around 110 million people in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and other countries. For more details see Wikipedia:Persian language
Persian Bible translations
There are several Bible translations available in Persian. For in-depth information see Wikipedia:Bible translations into Persian
NMV: New Millenium Version
One recommendable Bible translation is the "New Millenium Version" (NMV) which is also called "Tarjumeh-ye Hezare Noh" (ترجمه هزارۀ نو). It was completed in 2014.
It is freely available in the following ways:
- Reading online:
- PDF files:
- In a single PDF:New Testament
- Zip packages with the PDF files: New Testament
- Smartphone apps and software:
- The Sword Project (Android app: And Bible; for Windows and Linux: Xiphos; for Mac OS: Eloquent; other platforms and more software: complete overview): Text of the New Testament. Select "فارسی" and then select "FarHezareNoh".
- YouVersion smartphone app: Text of the whole Bible, recordings of the Psalms and the New Testament. Can be downloaded and is then available for offline use. Select "فارسی" in the language selection and then select "NMV".
- Audio Bible:
- Zip package containing MP3 files:New Testament Psalms Proverbs
- YouVersion smartphone app (see above)
TPV: Today's Persian Version
This translation which is also known as Today's Farsi can be recommended as well. The Bible is fully translated and there are also recordings for the whole Bible in this translation.
It is freely available in the following ways:
- Reading online:
- Smartphone apps and software:
- YouVersion smartphone app: Text of the whole Bible, recordings of the whole Bible. Can be downloaded and is then available for offline use. Select "فارسی" in the language selection and then select "TPV".
- Audio Bible:
- YouVersion smartphone app (see above)
Jesus Film
- Direct links:
- Jesus film: https://www.jesusfilm.org/watch/jesus.html/farsi-western.html - on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejEulr1XG7M
- Magdalena film (Jesus film for women): https://www.jesusfilm.org/watch/magdalena.html/farsi-western.html
- The Story of Jesus for Children: https://www.jesusfilm.org/watch/jfp-interests-student-resources.html/the-story-of-jesus-for-children/farsi-western.html
- Overview of all available media on Jesus Film Media:
- Jesus Film Project official website: You can watch videos online or download them in low or high quality
- Jesus Film App (Android iOS): You can watch videos online or download them in low or high quality
