Description

The Bible in Kuanua (A Tinata Tuna)

Overview

The Bible in Kuanua (A Tinata Tuna) is an essential spiritual resource for the Tolai people of the Gazelle Peninsula in East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea. This translation, published by the Bible Society in 1999, reflects the rich cultural heritage of the Tolai community and serves as a primary means of communication in the region.

Product Features

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 1342
Publisher: Bible Society
Publication Date: 1999
ISBN-10: 9980633212
ISBN-13: 978-9980633217 / 9789980633217
Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.9 x 1.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds

Interesting Facts

Kuanua, often referred to in literature as Tolai, is a healthy and prestigious language spoken by the Tolai people. Unlike many languages in Papua New Guinea, it is not in danger of extinction due to Tok Pisin.
The name A Tinata Tuna translates to "The Real Language," highlighting the cultural significance of the language to its speakers.
The language has borrowed words from Tok Pisin, such as braun for brown (originally kubar) and vilivil for bicycle (originally aingau).
Kuanua belongs to the Oceanic branch of the Austronesian language family, specifically within the Patpatar-Tolai group, which also includes Minigir and Patpatar languages.