Zokam Language Bible International Version ZIV Laisiangtho / Thukun Lui & Thukhun Thak / Bible for Zo People

Product Details:

• Format: Leather Bound
• Pages: 1006
• Publisher: Bible League
• Publication Year: 2014
• ISBN-10: 1628261455
• ISBN-13: 978-1628261455

Description:

This Bible is specifically designed for the Zo people, an ethnic group spread across Northeast India, Northwest Burma (Myanmar), and the Chittagong Hill Tracts in Bangladesh. The Zo people, known by various names such as Jou, Yo, Yos, Zohâm, Zome, Zomi, Zou, and Zou Chin, speak languages belonging to the Kukish language group, part of the broader Kuki-Chin family. This Bible serves as a crucial tool for religious and cultural preservation, providing access to the Christian scriptures in a language and context that resonate with the Zo people.

Key Features:

• Zokam Language Translation: Catering to an estimated 81,900 Zokam language users, this Bible offers an accessible translation for native speakers.
• Cultural Relevance: Understanding the typical Tibeto-Burman features of the Zo people, the Bible is tailored to their unique linguistic and cultural context.
• Leather Bound Edition: Durable and aesthetically pleasing, suitable for regular use and preservation as a cultural artifact.
• Specific Geographic Focus: Targeting Zo speakers in the Sagaing region (Kalay, Khampat, Tamu townships) and Chin state (Hakha, Tedim, Tonzang townships) in Myanmar.

Usage:

Ideal for religious education, personal study, and community gatherings among the Zo people. This Bible can also be used by missionaries, linguists, and anthropologists working in regions inhabited by the Zo community.

Audience:

This Bible is intended for the Zo-speaking population, including Christians within these communities. It's also a valuable resource for researchers and anyone interested in the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Tibeto-Burman ethnic groups.

Cultural and Educational Value:

Providing the Bible in the language of the Zo people helps to bridge the gap between faith and cultural identity. It is an important resource for preserving the linguistic heritage of the Zo community and for fostering an understanding of Christianity within their cultural context.

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