Description

Faiwol Language New Testament - Got Weng Abem (FAIPNG)

UPC 978-1531302368

Overview

Discover the Faiwol Language New Testament, a significant resource for speakers of Faiwol, an indigenous language of Papua New Guinea. Published by the Digital Bible Society in collaboration with Wycliffe Bible Translators, this paperback edition spans 490 pages and serves as an essential spiritual guide for the Faiwol-speaking community.

Product Features

Paperback: 490 pages
Publisher: Digital Bible Society / Wycliffe Bible Translators
Publication Date: September 18, 2017
Language: Faiwol
ISBN-10: 153130236X
ISBN-13: 978-1531302368
Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.2 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds

Interesting Facts

The Faiwol language belongs to the Ok languages family and is spoken in the Western Province of Papua New Guinea.
There are about 4,500 native speakers, as cited in 1987, with several dialects including Faiwol proper, Angkiyak, Wopkei, and Kauwol, particularly near the Indonesian border.
Faiwol is classified under the Trans-New Guinea language family, indicating its rich linguistic heritage and cultural significance.
The New Testament includes passages like John 3:16 in Faiwol, emphasizing the message of salvation and hope:

"Kale Got ayo bakan kayak aket fikale nadano kayo alam Min yánmák makuw ayo dabadála madák tase. Kale kan kinim ata aket kudawa namti, aka daw mafak dádoma banim, kata aka sun biyámin uyo kudulokaba ko."