Maori - English New Testament / Te Kawenata Hou - Putanga Whakamaharatanga / COMMEMORATIVE EDITION New Zeland - Black Hardcover / 746 pages / Maps

Product Details

• Format: Hardcover
• Publisher: Bible Society
• Release Year: 2008
• Language: Maori, English
• ISBN-10: 0908867905
• ISBN-13: 978-0908867905
• Page Count: 746 pages

Description

The Maori - English New Testament, known as "Te Kawenata Hou - Putanga Whakamaharatanga," is a commemorative edition that presents the New Testament in both Maori and English. This black hardcover edition is designed to honor the cultural and spiritual heritage of New Zealand. It includes maps for additional historical and geographical context. The English translation used in this edition is the Good News Translation (GNT), which is known for its clear, contemporary language.

Interesting

This bilingual New Testament is a valuable resource for both Maori speakers and those interested in the Maori language and culture. It serves as a bridge between the Maori community and the wider English-speaking Christian population, fostering understanding and appreciation of the Maori perspective on the sacred texts.

Whakaahuatanga

The Maori - English New Testament, known as "Te Kawenata Hou - Putanga Whakamaharatanga," is a commemorative edition that presents the New Testament in both Maori and English. Ko tenei putanga pango pango i hangaia hei whakanui i nga taonga tuku iho ahurea me te wairua o Aotearoa. Kei roto he mapi mo etahi atu horopaki o mua me te matawhenua. Te huriraa reo Beretane i faaohipahia i roto i teie neneiraa o te Good News Translation (GNT), tei matauhia no to ’na reo maramarama e no teie tau.

He mea whakamere

Ko tenei Kawenata Hou e rua nga reo he tino taonga mo te hunga korero Maori me te hunga e pirangi ana ki te reo me nga tikanga Maori. Ka noho hei piriti i waenganui i te hapori Maori me te whanuitanga o te iwi Karaitiana korero pakeha, hei whakatipu i te maramatanga me te maioha ki te tirohanga Maori ki nga tuhinga tapu.

Key Credits

• Publisher: Bible Society
• Translation: Good News Translation (GNT) for English