Description

The Old Testament in Akha Language

ISBN: 9748774457
Code: 153V-2M-2000
Publisher: Thailand Bible Society
Printed in: Thailand
Pages: 1298
Binding: Black Hardcover

Product Features

Language: Akha
Scripture: The Old Testament
Format: Hardcover

Overview

English:
The "Old Testament in Akha Language" is a significant religious text translated into Akha, a language spoken by the Akha people. This edition, bound in a classic black hardcover, contains the complete Old Testament and spans a comprehensive 1298 pages. The Akha language is part of the Loloish (Yi) branch of the Tibeto-Burman family and is closely related to Lisu. The translation reflects the deep cultural and spiritual heritage of the Akha people, who are indigenous to the mountainous regions of Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, and Yunnan Province in China.

The Akha people, who have migrated from China to Southeast Asia during the early 20th century, have a rich cultural history intertwined with their language. They now predominantly reside in Thailand's northern provinces, such as Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai, where their traditional villages are a focal point for cultural tourism. The presence of this translation underscores the importance of preserving and celebrating the Akha language and their Christian faith.

Akha:
"Akha Language Old Testament" hiaɯ sɯj hnaɯ nyiɯ soɯ kə bwi aih paic, fɯ kɯ aih zʉ, jɯj ɯ khəf ruan faic. Kɯ hwaɯ pɯ ci paic hiaɯ, pɯ kɯ aih paic cɔ hniɯ cɔʉ jɯ nɔ ruan 1298 jɔh. Akha hnaɯ bɯ kɯ wɛɔs (Yi) hɯ hnaɯ Tibeto-Burman bɯ, mɯ sɯ kɯ Lisu. Kɯ hnaɯ aih hnaɯ soɯ cɯ fɯ ɯ sɯhɯ iɯ hwaɯ. Kɯ pɯ bwi bɯ kɯ hnaɯ bɯ kɯ soɯ wɛɔs, mɯ jɯɯ ɯ hnaɯ soɯ kha ɯ soɯ jɯ tʉ, bɔ, aih zɯ.

Interesting Facts

English:

Historical Background: The Akha people, who originally migrated from China, have a storied history of displacement and migration due to conflicts, including civil wars in Burma and Laos. They have established communities across Southeast Asia and are one of the major hill tribes in northern Thailand.
Language Origins: The Akha language is closely related to the Lisu language and is believed to have originated from the Lolo hunter tribes who once ruled parts of Yunnan Province. Scholars debate the exact origins of the Akha, with theories ranging from the Tibetan borderlands to Yunnan Province.
Cultural Significance: The Akha language is an integral part of the Akha identity, and the translation of the Old Testament into this language supports the preservation of their linguistic heritage and Christian practices.

Akha:

Tɯ soɯ: Akha hnaɯ bɯ hnaɯ lɔ kɯ tʉ pɯ xɯ tɯ mɯ iɯ lɯ. Tɯ bwi fɯ soɯ kɯ pɯ fɯ xɯ aih pɯ wɛɔs xɯ xɯ sɯ iɯ, bɯ tɯ mɯ pɯ tɯ bɯ aih bɯ hnaɯ mɯ soɯ hnaɯ kɯ hnaɯ jɯ kɯ.
Kɯ bɯ cɯ: Akha hnaɯ aih pɯ Lisu kɯ sɯ aih bɯ kɯ hnaɯ sɯ. Kɯ hnaɯ xɯ jɯ hnaɯ kɯ wɛɔs pɯ wɛɔs mɯ xɯɯ xɯ tʉ mɯ tʉ hwaɯ ɯɯ tɯ.
Tɯ hnaɯ: Akha hnaɯ aih tʉ pɯ xɯ hnaɯ, mɯ tɯ hnaɯ aih hɯ soɯ tɯ soɯ hnaɯ tɯ aih bɯ.