Kimbundu language Bible /  O Mikanda Ikola

Product Features 

• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Year: 2002
• Publisher: Angola Bible Society
• Language: Kimbundu (North Mbundu) 

Overview 

The "Kimbundu Language Bible," also known as "O Mikanda Ikola," is a hardcover edition published by the Angola Bible Society in 2002. Kimbundu, one of the most widely spoken Bantu languages in Angola, is concentrated in the northwest of the country, notably in the Luanda, Bengo, Malanje, and Cuanza Norte provinces. This Bible serves as a crucial spiritual resource for the Kimbundu-speaking community, supporting both their religious practices and the preservation of their linguistic heritage. 

Overview in Kimbundu: "O Mikanda Ikola" eyi kele Biblia ya Kimbundu, yikala na buku ya nzoloko enene ya 2002, yidi sosami na Angola Bible Society. Kimbundu kele diambu ya mambu mu Bantu ya kwikama mu Angola, mu provinsi ya Luanda, Bengo, Malanje, y Cuanza Norte. Biblia yai yidi sadisaka bantu ya Kimbundu mu kusadila Nzambi y kudipesa luzingu. 

Interesting Facts 

• Cultural Significance: Kimbundu, or North Mbundu, is one of the most widely spoken Bantu languages in Angola, reflecting a rich cultural heritage.
• Geographical Distribution: The Kimbundu language is predominantly spoken in the Luanda, Bengo, Malanje, and Cuanza Norte provinces of Angola.
• Linguistic Relations: Kimbundu is one of the two Bantu languages called Mbundu, the other being Umbundu, and it plays a vital role in the cultural identity of the region.
• Community Impact: The Kimbundu Bible supports the spiritual needs of the Kimbundu-speaking population, helping them engage with the Scriptures in their native language. 

Sample Verse 

John 3:16 in Kimbundu: "Nzambi wakulama kinzambi, kadi kiza kele vungi yayi munu; konso muntu wetele kudiyambula, kena kufwa ko, mpamba weka luzingu luatambula." 

Publishers 

• Publisher: Angola Bible Society
• Mission: To provide the Holy Scriptures in accessible formats for various linguistic communities, ensuring the preservation of linguistic heritage and fostering spiritual growth. 

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