Product Overview
Crimean Tatar Genesis, Exodus, Deuteronomy / TEVRAT / The Crimean Tatar language, Crimean and Crimean Turkish Qirim Turkcesi is the language of the Crimean Tatars - 2009
Product Details:
- Format: Hardcover
- Pages: 430
- Language: Crimean Tatar
- ISBN-10: 5939431348
- ISBN-13: 978-5939431347 / 9785939431347
- Publication Year: 2009
Description:
This hardcover edition contains key books from the Old Testament — Genesis, Exodus, and Deuteronomy — translated into the Crimean Tatar language. In Crimean Tatar, these books are collectively referred to as "TEVRAT." This translation makes these foundational biblical texts accessible to speakers of Crimean Tatar, a Turkic language spoken by the Crimean Tatars.
Key Features:
- Selected Biblical Books: Includes Genesis, Exodus, and Deuteronomy, providing a significant portion of the Pentateuch in Crimean Tatar.
- Language Accessibility: Translated into Crimean Tatar, also known as Crimean and Crimean Turkish (Qırım Türkçesi), catering to the linguistic and cultural needs of the Crimean Tatar community.
- Hardcover Edition: Ensures durability and resilience for regular use in personal study, community worship, and academic reference.
Usage:
Ideal for religious practice, cultural preservation, and linguistic study among the Crimean Tatar-speaking community. Also serves as a valuable resource for theologians, linguists, and historians interested in the dissemination of religious texts among Turkic-speaking populations.
Audience:
Primarily aimed at Crimean Tatar speakers, this edition is also of interest to scholars and students of Turkic languages, theologians, and those studying the cultural and religious heritage of the Crimean Tatar people.
Cultural and Educational Value:
The translation of these key biblical texts into Crimean Tatar contributes to the preservation and appreciation of the Crimean Tatar language and culture. It offers a vital link between the community's faith and linguistic heritage, promoting the understanding and continuity of their cultural identity through religious literature.