Description
Mankanya Language New Testament and partial Old Testament
New Testament and Old Testament portions in Mankanya (KNF) | Senegal, Guinea-Bissau and Gambia
- Paperback: 416 pages
- Publisher: Digital Bible Society (August 9, 2017) / Wycliffe Bible Translators
- Language: Mankanya
- ISBN-10: 1531303439
- ISBN-13: 978-1531303433
- Product Dimensions: 6 x 1 x 9 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
Product Features
- Full New Testament and portions of the Old Testament in Mankanya language
- Published by Digital Bible Society and Wycliffe Bible Translators
- Comprehensive 416-page edition
Overview
The Mankanya Language New Testament and Partial Old Testament is a significant spiritual resource for Mankanya-speaking Christians in Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, and Gambia. This paperback edition, comprising 416 pages, includes the entire New Testament and selected portions of the Old Testament in the Mankanya language. This publication, facilitated by the Digital Bible Society and Wycliffe Bible Translators, aims to provide Mankanya speakers with accessible holy scriptures in their native tongue, enriching their spiritual lives and community worship.
Interesting Facts
- John 3:16 in Mankanya (Yowan):
« Naşibaţi aŋal bañaaŋ maakan adoo wul Abukul aloolan ţañ i akaaŋ, ñaaŋ anfiyaaruluŋ awutna kakeţ, aşë ka ubida wi mnţo.
- The Mankanya language is spoken by approximately 75,000 people, primarily belonging to the Mankanya ethnic group.
- Mankanya is part of the Bak branch of the Niger–Congo language family, specifically within the Atlantic–Congo subgroup.
- The Mankanya-speaking population resides mainly in the southwest coast of Senegal, extending into Guinea-Bissau and the Gambia.
- The Mankanya language is a member of the Jola–Papel cluster, highlighting the linguistic diversity and richness within this region.
Key Credits
- Publisher: Digital Bible Society and Wycliffe Bible Translators
- Translation Contributors: Various linguists and native speakers from the Mankanya community
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