Description

Halia Language New Testament - U Bulungana U Niga (HLAHNT)

Overview

Introducing the Halia Language New Testament, an essential spiritual resource for the Halia-speaking community in Papua New Guinea. Published by the Digital Bible Society in collaboration with Wycliffe Bible Translators, this paperback edition features 440 pages, enabling readers to engage with the scriptures in their native language.

Product Features

Paperback: 440 pages
Publisher: Digital Bible Society / Wycliffe Bible Translators
Publication Date: August 21, 2017
Language: Halia
ISBN-10: 153130284X
ISBN-13: 978-1531302849
Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.1 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds

Interesting Facts

Halia is an Austronesian language spoken in the Buka Island and Selau Peninsula regions of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea.
There are approximately 20,000 native speakers, as recorded in 1994, reflecting a vibrant community committed to maintaining their linguistic heritage.
Halia is classified within the Malayo-Polynesian branch of the Austronesian language family, particularly within the Northwest Solomonic subgroup.
The New Testament includes significant passages, such as John 3:16, translated into Halia:

"E Sunahan e tatagi sil koru rema u katun hoboto me hala nenama a toa koru a Pien Tson i tanen. Na katun te hamana uana i tanen e ma tatei tia nei romana kaba e tatei ka menou a nitoatoa te ka nitoana."