San Pedro Amuzgos New Testament / Jnʼoon xco na tquen tyoʼtsʼon (AZGNT)

San Pedro Amuzgos Amuzgo 1992 Edition Mexico

Product Details:

• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 580
• Publisher: Digital Bible Society with Wycliffe Bible Translators
• Publication Date: June 19, 2017
• Language: San Pedro Amuzgos Amuzgo
• ISBN-10: 1531300685
• ISBN-13: 978-1531300685
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.4 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds

Description:

This publication presents the New Testament in San Pedro Amuzgos Amuzgo, a language spoken in the Oaxaca region of southwestern Mexico. This edition is a critical resource for the indigenous Amuzgo people, offering access to the Christian scriptures in their native language.

Linguistic Background:

• Language: San Pedro Amuzgos Amuzgo, an Oto-Manguean language spoken in Guerrero and Oaxaca.
• Tonal Language: Amuzgo is tonal, influencing its syntax and grammar.
• Dialect Varieties: Recognized varieties include Northern Amuzgo, Southern Amuzgo, Upper Eastern Amuzgo (of which San Pedro Amuzgos Amuzgo is a part), and Lower Eastern Amuzgo.
• Monolingual Speakers: A significant number of Amuzgo speakers are monolingual, highlighting the importance of this translation.
• Literary Development: Recent years have seen the publication of dictionaries and active literary work in Upper Eastern Amuzgo and ongoing documentation efforts for other varieties.

Usage:

Essential for spiritual practices and Christian education among the Amuzgo-speaking community. It is also a valuable resource for linguists, anthropologists, and those interested in indigenous languages and cultures of Mexico.

Audience:

Primarily for the Amuzgo-speaking population, Christian missionaries, linguists, and researchers focusing on indigenous languages and cultures in Mexico.

Cultural and Educational Value:

This translation plays a significant role in preserving the Amuzgo language and culture, providing a scriptural resource that aligns with the linguistic and cultural identity of the Amuzgo people. It serves as a bridge between faith and indigenous heritage, contributing to the broader understanding of the linguistic diversity within Christian texts.

Amuzgo
Amuzgoan
Native to	Mexico
Region	Guerrero, Oaxaca
Ethnicity	Amuzgo people
Native speakers	51,000 (2010 census)
Language family	Oto-Manguean Eastern Oto-Mangue Amuzgo–Mixtecan? Amuzgo
Language codes
ISO 639-3	Variously: amu – Northern (Guerrero) Amuzgo azm – Ipalapa Amuzgo azg – San Pedro Amuzgos (Oaxaca) Amuzgo
Glottolog	amuz1254
The Amuzgo language, number 12 (darker blue), southwest.