Description
San Pedro Amuzgos New Testament / Jnʼoon xco na tquen tyoʼtsʼon (AZGNT)
San Pedro Amuzgos Amuzgo 1992 Edition Mexico
Product Details:
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 580
- Publisher: Digital Bible Society with Wycliffe Bible Translators
- Publication Date: June 19, 2017
- Language: San Pedro Amuzgos Amuzgo
- ISBN-10: 1531300685
- ISBN-13: 978-1531300685
- Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.4 x 9 inches
- Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
Description:
This publication presents the New Testament in San Pedro Amuzgos Amuzgo, a language spoken in the Oaxaca region of southwestern Mexico. This edition is a critical resource for the indigenous Amuzgo people, offering access to the Christian scriptures in their native language.
Linguistic Background:
- Language: San Pedro Amuzgos Amuzgo, an Oto-Manguean language spoken in Guerrero and Oaxaca.
- Tonal Language: Amuzgo is tonal, influencing its syntax and grammar.
- Dialect Varieties: Recognized varieties include Northern Amuzgo, Southern Amuzgo, Upper Eastern Amuzgo (of which San Pedro Amuzgos Amuzgo is a part), and Lower Eastern Amuzgo.
- Monolingual Speakers: A significant number of Amuzgo speakers are monolingual, highlighting the importance of this translation.
- Literary Development: Recent years have seen the publication of dictionaries and active literary work in Upper Eastern Amuzgo and ongoing documentation efforts for other varieties.
Usage:
Essential for spiritual practices and Christian education among the Amuzgo-speaking community. It is also a valuable resource for linguists, anthropologists, and those interested in indigenous languages and cultures of Mexico.
Audience:
Primarily for the Amuzgo-speaking population, Christian missionaries, linguists, and researchers focusing on indigenous languages and cultures in Mexico.
Cultural and Educational Value:
This translation plays a significant role in preserving the Amuzgo language and culture, providing a scriptural resource that aligns with the linguistic and cultural identity of the Amuzgo people. It serves as a bridge between faith and indigenous heritage, contributing to the broader understanding of the linguistic diversity within Christian texts.
| Amuzgo | |
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| Amuzgoan | |
| Native to | Mexico |
| Region | Guerrero, Oaxaca |
| Ethnicity | Amuzgo people |
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Native speakers
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51,000 (2010 census) |
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Language family
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Oto-Manguean
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | Variously:amu – Northern (Guerrero) Amuzgoazm – Ipalapa Amuzgoazg – San Pedro Amuzgos (Oaxaca) Amuzgo |
| Glottolog | amuz1254 |
The Amuzgo language, number 12 (darker blue), southwest.
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