Description
Seimat Language New Testament
Overview
The Seimat Language New Testament (Kakai Haeu) is an essential spiritual resource for the Seimat-speaking community in Papua New Guinea. This paperback edition consists of 408 pages, providing vital access to the teachings of the New Testament.
Product Features
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 408
- Publisher: Digital Bible Society / Wycliffe Bible Translators
- Publication Date: August 9, 2017
- Language: Seimat
- ISBN-10: 1531306047
- ISBN-13: 978-1531306045
- Product Dimensions: 6 x 1 x 9 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
Interesting Facts
- Linguistic Context: Seimat is one of the three Western Admiralty Islands languages, alongside Wuvulu-Aua and the now-extinct Kaniet. It is primarily spoken on the Ninigo and Anchorite Islands in western Manus Province.
- Cultural Significance: Approximately 1,000 native speakers were recorded in 1992, and this New Testament plays a critical role in preserving the Seimat language and cultural identity.
- Language Family: Seimat belongs to the Austronesian language family and is categorized under the Malayo-Polynesian, Oceanic, and Western Admiralty Islands subgroups. It has a Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) word order, which is typical of many Austronesian languages.
- Translation Collaboration: This translation was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Digital Bible Society and Wycliffe Bible Translators, ensuring that the scriptures are accessible to the Seimat-speaking population.
Track Listing
Not applicable for this product as it is a text-based item.
Publishers
- Digital Bible Society
- Wycliffe Bible Translators
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