Description
Northern Oaxaca Nahuatl New Testament | Itlajtol totajtzin Dios = El Nuevo Testamento (NHYNT) | Mexico
UPC 9781531304836
Key Features
- Translation of the New Testament into Northern Oaxaca Nahuatl, a variety spoken in Mexico
- Preserves the linguistic heritage and cultural identity of the Nahua people
- High-quality 470-page softcover edition
- Facilitated by the Digital Bible Society
Overview
This remarkable edition of the New Testament, translated into the Northern Oaxaca Nahuatl language, represents a significant stride in bridging the gap between the Nahua community and the sacred Scriptures. By providing access to the divine text in their native tongue, this translation fosters a profound connection with their cultural and spiritual roots, allowing the Nahua people to engage with the Word of God in a deeply resonant and meaningful way.
Interesting Facts
- Northern Oaxaca Nahuatl, also known as Tehuacan–Zongolica Nahuatl, is a variety of the Nahuatl language family spoken by the Nahua people in southeastern Puebla and southern Veracruz, Mexico.
- This translation aims to preserve the linguistic heritage and cultural identity of the Nahua community, ensuring the Scriptures are accessible in their authentic linguistic expression.
- The translation process meticulously captures the nuances and grammatical structures of Northern Oaxaca Nahuatl, ensuring an accurate and faithful representation of the sacred text.
- John 3:16 in Northern Oaxaca Nahuatl: "'Dios sa tekitl kintlasojtla in tlaltikpaktlakaj, iwan por yonik okitemakak in san Yej se iKone..."
Key Credits Digital Bible Society
#MinorityBibles #IndigenousLanguages #NahuatlNewTestament #CulturalPreservation
Tehuacan–Zongolica Nahuatl | |
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Southeastern Puebla Nahuatl | |
Native to | México |
Region | Puebla, Veracruz |
Native speakers
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(260,000 cited 1991–2006) |
Language codes | |
ISO 639-3 | Variously:nhq – Huaxcalecanpl – Southeastern Pueblansu – Sierra Negranlv – Orizaba Nahuatl (Zongolica)nhz – Santa María la Altanhy – Northern Oaxaca |
Glottolog | tehu1243 Tehuacan–Zongolicahuax1236 Huaxcalecanort2958 N. Oaxaca |