Description
My First Marshallese Children's Bible Stories with English Translations
Title: My First Marshallese Children's Bible Stories
Language: Marshallese and English
Publisher: Gerard Aflague Collection
Content: 16 Bible Stories
Audience: Children (Bilingual Marshallese and English Readers)
English Description
My First Marshallese Children's Bible Stories presents an engaging collection of 16 Bible stories, beautifully illustrated and presented in both Marshallese and English. This bilingual book is designed to introduce children to foundational biblical narratives while celebrating the rich culture and language of the Marshall Islands.
Each story highlights how characters in the Bible trust God in various situations, encouraging young readers to develop their own faith. The vibrant illustrations paired with simple translations make this book an ideal choice for bilingual families or educators seeking to promote Marshallese language and culture alongside spiritual learning.
Marshallese Description
Jabdewōr Ij Jabdōl Eban, Kōmṃān an Ebon, Eōn Jibrooj
Jabdewōr Ij Jabdōl Eban ej in̄e iḷin 16 rōṃuṃun an eban, iḷin ōḷāikōn jabdewōr im ōm̄ōj in kōmṃān Ebon im Ij Jibrooj. Eḷap in kōmṃān ḷin jān iḷin jabdewōr ej jeḷā jān Ij Jibrooj, ikōm̄añ ḷin jān ro iḷin jabdewōr.
Eḷap in jān ḷāq (sacred) aṇin Ij Jibrooj, ikōm̄añ ḷin jān ro iḷin jabdewōr jabdewōr iḷin jabdōl. Eḷap in nād ḷōḷōk aṇin rōṃuṃun jabdewōr jān Ebon, ḷōḷōk aṇin jabdewōr in kōmṃān im jān Ebon.
Key Features / O Vaega Tāua o le Tusi
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Bilingual Marshallese and English Stories
Each story is presented in both Marshallese and English, fostering language learning and understanding.
O tala uma e fa'aalia i le gagana Marshallese ma le Igilisi, e fesoasoani ai i le aʻoaʻoina o le gagana ma le malamalama. -
Colorful Illustrations
The book is filled with bright, engaging illustrations that capture children's attention and imagination.
O le tusi e iai ata matagofie ma lanumoana e fesoasoani ai i le nofoaga ma le malamalama o tamaiti. -
Faith-Based Lessons
Simple yet profound messages of faith and trust in God are woven into each narrative.
O tala uma e fa'avae i le fa'atuatua ma le fa'amoemoe i le Atua. -
Cultural and Language Learning
Ideal for families and educators wishing to promote Marshallese heritage while teaching important biblical lessons.
E talafeagai mo aiga ma faiaoga e fia fa'ateleina le gagana Marshallese ma le aʻoaʻoina o tala taua o le Tusi Paia.
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The 16 Bible stories in this book:
- The Creation Story
- Noah’s Ark
- Jesus in the Manger
- Story of Baby Moses
- Cleansing of the Temple
- Zacchaeus, the Tax Collector
- Jesus Calms the Storm
- Jesus Walks on Water
- Jesus Heals the Blind Man
- Daniel in the Lions’ Den
- David and Goliath
- Little Children and Jesus
- Resurrection of Jesus
- Jesus’ Crucifixion
- Jesus’ Second Coming
The Marshallese language (Marshallese: new orthography Kajin M̧ajeļ or old orthography Kajin Majōl, [kɑ͡æzʲinʲ(e͡ɤ) mˠɑɑ̯zʲɛ͡ʌɫ]), also known as Ebon, is a Micronesian language spoken in the Marshall Islands by about 44,000 people, and the principal language of the country. There are two major dialects: Rālik (western) and Ratak (eastern).The Marshallese language (Marshallese: new orthography Kajin M̧ajeļ or old orthography Kajin Majōl, [kɑ͡æzʲinʲ(e͡ɤ) mˠɑɑ̯zʲɛ͡ʌɫ]), also known as Ebon, is a Micronesian language spoken in the Marshall Islands by about 44,000 people, and the principal language of the country. There are two major dialects: Rālik (western) and Ratak (eastern).
| Marshallese | |
|---|---|
| Ebon[1] | |
| (new orthography) Kajin M̧ajeļ (old orthography) Kajin Majōl |
|
| Native to | Marshall Islands |
|
Native speakers
|
(55,000 cited 1979)[2] |
|
Austronesian
|
|
| Latin (Marshallese alphabet) | |
| Official status | |
|
Official language in
|
Marshall Islands (with English) |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-1 | mh |
| ISO 639-2 | mah |
| ISO 639-3 | mah |
| Glottolog | mars1254[3] |
| Status | Sovereign state in free association with the United States |
|---|---|
| Capital and largest city |
Majuro[1] 7°7′N 171°4′E |
| Official languages | |
| Ethnic groups (2006[2]) |
|
| Demonym | Marshallese |
| Government | Unitary parliamentary republic |
| Hilda Heine | |
|
• Speaker
|
Kenneth Kedi[3] |
| Legislature | Nitijela |
| Independence from the United States | |
|
• Self-government
|
1979 |
| October 21, 1986 | |
| Area | |
|
• Total
|
181.43 km2 (70.05 sq mi) (189th) |
|
• Water (%)
|
n/a (negligible) |
| Population | |
|
• 2016 estimate
|
53,066[4] (United Nations) (203rd) |
|
• 2011 census
|
53,158[5] |
|
• Density
|
293.0/km2 (758.9/sq mi) (28th) |
