Diuxi-tilantongo Mixtec Language New Testament | Tnuʼu vaʼa tnuʼu Jesucristo (XTDNT) | Mexico

9781531307141

Key Features

• Translation of the New Testament into the Diuxi-Tilantongo Mixtec language
• Preserves the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of the Mixtec people of Mexico
• High-quality 428-page softcover edition
• Facilitated by Wycliffe Bible Translators and the Digital Bible Society

Overview

This translation of the New Testament into the Diuxi-Tilantongo Mixtec language represents a milestone in preserving the legacy of one of Mexico's most ancient indigenous peoples. The Mixtecs, numbering 3,700 in the Tilantongo region, have kept their language alive despite migration and the influence of Spanish. This edition allows them to access the Scriptures in their native tongue, enriching their connection to their cultural and spiritual roots.

Interesting Facts

• Diuxi-Tilantongo Mixtec is one of the most divergent variants of the Mixtec language family.
• This translation provides access to the Scriptures for a group classified as "Engaged yet Unreached" due to their adherence to Roman Catholicism.
• The translation respects the grammatical structure and nuances of this ancient Mesoamerican language.
• John 3:16 in Diuxi-Tilantongo Mixtec: "ʼYo kueꞌe n‑xemani Ianyuux ñayiu ñuñayiu..."

Key Credits Wycliffe Bible Translators | Digital Bible Society

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