Description
Kalam Language New Testament
Overview
The Kalam Language New Testament (Kalam Baybol Buk gor minim nuk kisen angayak) is an essential spiritual resource for the Kalam-speaking community in Papua New Guinea. This paperback edition consists of 438 pages, providing vital access to the teachings of the New Testament.
Product Features
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 438
- Publisher: Digital Bible Society / Wycliffe Bible Translators
- Publication Date: August 9, 2017
- Language: Kalam
- ISBN-10: 1531303374
- ISBN-13: 978-1531303372
- Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.1 x 9 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
Interesting Facts
- Linguistic Context: Kalam is a language spoken in Papua New Guinea, closely related to Kobon. It shares many linguistic features with Kobon and has a complex pandanus avoidance register that has been well-documented.
- Cultural Significance: Approximately 15,000 native speakers were recorded in 1991, making this New Testament a vital resource for preserving the Kalam language and cultural identity.
- Language Family: Kalam belongs to the Trans-New Guinea language family and is classified under the Madang subgroup, specifically within the Rai Coast–Kalam classification, and further categorized under Kalam–Kobon.
- 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 Kalam-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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