Amatlán Zapotec New Testament / Wdizh kwaan nyaadno yalnaban (ZPONT) / Mexico

Product Details:

• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 390
• Publisher: Digital Bible Society with Wycliffe Bible Translators
• Publication Date: August 9, 2017
• Language: Amatlán Zapotec (Northeastern Miahuatlán Zapotec)
• ISBN-10: 1531307558
• ISBN-13: 978-1531307554/9781531307554
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 1 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds

Description:

This edition presents the New Testament in Amatlán Zapotec, a language spoken in the municipalities of San Cristóbal Amatlán and San Francisco Logueche in southern Oaxaca, Mexico. The translation offers the Christian scriptures in a language that is significant for the cultural and spiritual life of the Zapotec-speaking community.

Linguistic and Cultural Background:

• Amatlán Zapotec: Part of the Zapotec language family, specifically the Sierra Sur-Miahuatlán group.
• Native Speakers: Approximately 10,000, with 30% being monolingual as of the early 2000s.
• Dialects: Includes dialects from San Cristóbal Amatlán and San Francisco Logueche. Despite differences, speakers from one town can understand those from the other.
• Language Vitality: Amatlán Zapotec is an important language for the identity and cultural heritage of its speakers.

Usage:

Essential for spiritual and religious practices among Amatlán Zapotec speakers. It is also a valuable resource for linguists and anthropologists studying the Oto-Manguean language family and indigenous languages of Mexico.

Audience:

Targeted towards the Amatlán Zapotec-speaking community, including Christians, linguists, and researchers focusing on indigenous languages and cultures in Mexico.

Cultural and Educational Value:

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