Description
Gapapaiwa Language New Testament
Overview
The Gapapaiwa Language New Testament (God Vonana Vovokaravina) is an essential spiritual resource for the Gapapaiwa-speaking community in Papua New Guinea. This paperback edition consists of 506 pages, providing vital access to the teachings of the New Testament.
Product Features
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 506
- Publisher: Digital Bible Society / Wycliffe Bible Translators
- Publication Date: June 14, 2017
- Language: Gapapaiwa
- ISBN-10: 153130544X
- ISBN-13: 978-1531305444
- Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.3 x 9 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
Interesting Facts
- Linguistic Context: Gapapaiwa, also known as Gapa or Paiwa, is an Austronesian language spoken on the eastern mainland of Papua New Guinea, specifically in Milne Bay Province near Cape Vogel.
- Cultural Significance: Approximately 3,000 native speakers were recorded in 2007, making this New Testament a vital resource for preserving the Gapapaiwa language and cultural identity.
- Language Family: Gapapaiwa belongs to the Austronesian language family, classified under the Malayo-Polynesian branch, specifically within the Oceanic subgroup. It further falls under the Western and Papuan Tip classifications, and is part of the Kilivila – Nuclear Papuan Tip grouping.
- Translation Collaboration: This translation was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Digital Bible Society and Wycliffe Bible Translators, ensuring that the scriptures are accessible to the Gapapaiwa-speaking population.
Track Listing
Not applicable for this product as it is a text-based item.
Publishers
- Digital Bible Society
- Wycliffe Bible Translators
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