Kouya New Testament

ʼWʋsuslolue loluu ʼsɛbhɛ (KYFNT) | Ivory Coast 

Product Features

• Paperback: 374 pages
• Publisher: Digital Bible Society (August 23, 2017) / Wycliffe Bible Translators
• Language: Kouya
• ISBN-10: 1531303684
• ISBN-13: 978-1531303686
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.9 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds

Overview

The Kouya New Testament, titled ʼWʋsuslolue loluu ʼsɛbhɛ (KYFNT), provides the Kouya-speaking people of Ivory Coast with the New Testament in their native language. This edition has been carefully translated to preserve the linguistic and cultural nuances of the Kouya community. Published by the Digital Bible Society in collaboration with Wycliffe Bible Translators, it is an essential resource for personal study, worship, and outreach.

Interesting Facts

• Language and Ethnicity: Kouya, also known as Kuya or Kowya, is a Kru language spoken in Ivory Coast. It was first written in the 1980s, and as of 1993, it had about 10,100 native speakers.
• Cultural Significance: The Kouya people have a rich cultural heritage, and the translation of the New Testament into Kouya supports both spiritual growth and cultural preservation.
• Translation Efforts: The translation project, undertaken by Wycliffe Bible Translators and the Digital Bible Society, ensures that the Kouya community has access to the Scriptures in their heart language, facilitating deeper understanding and engagement.
• Language Codes: Kouya is recognized with the ISO 639-3 code 'kyf' and the Glottolog code 'kouy1238'.

Publishers

• Digital Bible Society: Dedicated to providing digital and print resources of the Bible in various languages, making Scriptures accessible to all.
• Wycliffe Bible Translators: Focused on translating the Bible into every language, ensuring that all people can understand and engage with the Scriptures in their native tongue.

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