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Greenlandic Language Old Testament / TESTAMENTITOQAQ / Greenlandic belongs to the Eskimo family of languages

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Greenlandic Language Old Testament 

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 868 pages
  • Publisher: Bible Society
  • Publication Year: 1990
  • Language: Greenlandic

Overview

The "Testamentitoqaq" is the Greenlandic language edition of the Old Testament, a remarkable publication that brings the ancient scriptures to the Greenlandic Inuit people. Greenlandic, an Eskimo-Aleut language spoken by approximately 57,000 individuals in Greenland, is the primary language of this comprehensive volume.

This translation of the Old Testament into Greenlandic represents a significant effort to make the sacred text accessible to the indigenous population of Greenland. The Greenlandic language, which belongs to the Eskimo family of languages, is a vital part of the cultural identity and heritage of the Inuit people, and this publication serves to preserve and promote the use of this unique linguistic tradition.

For readers seeking to understand the Old Testament from a diverse cultural perspective, this Greenlandic edition offers a unique and valuable opportunity. By engaging with the sacred text in the native language of the Greenlandic Inuit, readers can gain a deeper appreciation for the timeless wisdom and teachings contained within the scriptures, and how they resonate with communities around the world.

Whether you are a scholar of comparative religion, a linguist interested in Eskimo-Aleut languages, or a Christian reader seeking to explore the Old Testament through a new cultural lens, the "Testamentitoqaq" is a remarkable and insightful resource.

Product Specifications

  • Hardcover
  • 868 pages
  • Published by the Bible Society

Interesting Facts

  • Greenlandic is an Eskimo-Aleut language spoken by approximately 57,000 Greenlandic Inuit people in Greenland.
  • This publication represents a significant effort to make the Old Testament accessible to the indigenous population of Greenland.
  • The translation of the Old Testament into Greenlandic serves to preserve and promote the use of this unique linguistic tradition.

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