Chipangano Chatsopano - Pocket size Modern Chichewa New Testament

United Bible Societies / Chichewa NT / NV235P

Product Features

Key Features:

• Language: Modern Chichewa
• Pages: 427
• Publisher: United Bible Societies
• Format: Softcover, Pocket size

Overview

The Chipangano Chatsopano is a pocket-sized modern Chichewa New Testament published by the United Bible Societies in 1978. This New Testament is designed for easy portability and accessibility, making it a convenient companion for daily reading and study.

Chichewa, also known as Nyanja, is a Bantu language spoken widely across Southern, Southeast, and East Africa. It is an official language in Malawi and Zambia, and a recognized minority language in Mozambique and Zimbabwe. This New Testament offers the richness of the Christian scriptures in the Chichewa language, providing spiritual nourishment and guidance to its readers.

Interesting Facts

• Language Background: Chichewa, also known as Nyanja, is a Bantu language spoken in Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. It is referred to as Chichewa in Malawi and Chinyanja in Zambia.
• Historical Note: The name Chichewa was officially adopted in Malawi in 1968, influenced by President Hastings Kamuzu Banda, who belonged to the Chewa people.
• Cultural Significance: Chichewa is part of the Guthrie Zone N language group, which includes languages like Tumbuka, Sena, and Nsenga, highlighting its linguistic and cultural connections in the region.

Publishers

United Bible Societies

• Focus: United Bible Societies is dedicated to translating, publishing, and distributing the Bible in numerous languages, ensuring that people worldwide have access to the scriptures in their native languages.

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