Modern Swahili New Testament / Habari Njema Kwa Watu Wote

Agano Jipya Katika Kiswahili Cha Siku Hizi / World Missionary Press / Kiswahili NT

Product Features

• Format: Softcover - Vinyl Bound
• Pages: 474
• Publisher: Bible Society Zair
• Language: Kiswahili
• ISBN: 9789966400710 / 978-9966400710
• ISBN-10: 9966400710

Overview

The "Modern Swahili New Testament / Habari Njema Kwa Watu Wote / Agano Jipya Katika Kiswahili Cha Siku Hizi" is a contemporary translation of the New Testament into Kiswahili, providing accessible scripture to speakers of this widely spoken Bantu language. Published by the Bible Society Zair, this softcover, vinyl-bound edition spans 474 pages. Kiswahili, known as Swahili in English, is a lingua franca across East and Southern Africa, including countries like Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and parts of Malawi, Somalia, Zambia, Mozambique, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Interesting Facts

• Linguistic Heritage: Kiswahili is a Bantu language and serves as the first language of the Swahili people. It is a significant lingua franca in East and Southern Africa.
• Geographical Spread: Approximately 150 million people speak and read Kiswahili in East Africa, covering countries such as Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and more.
• Multilingual Context: Many speakers of Kiswahili are multilingual, often speaking English and their mother tongue, but reading comprehension in Kiswahili typically exceeds that in English.

Publishers

Bible Society Zair

The Bible Society Zair is dedicated to translating and distributing the Bible in various languages spoken in the African Great Lakes region and beyond, supporting spiritual growth and cultural preservation.

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