IRIKOY TIRA HANNA / The Bible in ZARMA language

La Sainte Bible en Zarma / Zarma - Djerma is a member of the Songhay languages of the West African nation of Niger

Product Details

• Title: IRIKOY TIRA HANNA / The Bible in Zarma Language / La Sainte Bible en Zarma
• Language: Zarma (Djerma)
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 1690
• Publisher: Bible Society
• Publication Date: 1989
• Dimensions: Not provided

Overview

IRIKOY TIRA HANNA is the complete Bible translated into the Zarma language, a major dialect in Niger and a member of the Songhay language family. This paperback edition, published by the Bible Society in 1989, encompasses 1690 pages, including the Old and New Testaments. The translation provides the Zarma-speaking community with a comprehensive religious text, supporting spiritual growth and preserving linguistic heritage.

Interesting Facts

• Language Background: Zarma (also known as Djerma) is spoken predominantly in the Niger River valley and is one of the major languages in Niger, reflecting the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Zarma people.
• Translation Significance: This Bible is crucial for religious practices among Zarma speakers, offering scriptures in their native language and enhancing their ability to connect with biblical teachings.
• Cultural Preservation: By offering the Bible in Zarma, this translation helps preserve the language, promoting its use in religious and everyday contexts, and contributing to the cultural identity of the Zarma people.

Publishers

• Bible Society (1989)

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