Description
The complete Bible in the Gilbertese language
TE BAIBARA, AE ANA TAEKA TE ATUA, ΑΕ ΚΑΝΟΑΝΑ TE O TETEMANTI MA TE NU TETEMANTI
- ISBN-13 : 978-9822172737 / 9789822172737 / 9822172737
Product Features
- Title: TE BAIBARA, AE ANA TAEKA TE ATUA, ΑΕ ΚΑΝΟΑΝΑ TE O TETEMANTI MA TE NU TETEMANTI
- Language: Gilbertese (Kiribati)
- Publisher: The Bible Society in the South Pacific
- ISBN: 9822172737
- Location: Suva, Fiji
- Year of Publication: 1999
- Format: Hardcover
- Pages: 1238
Overview
TE BAIBARA, AE ANA TAEKA TE ATUA, ΑΕ ΚΑΝΟΑΝΑ TE O TETEMANTI MA TE NU TETEMANTI is the complete Bible in the Gilbertese language, also known as Kiribati. This edition, published by The Bible Society in the South Pacific, includes both the Old Testament (Te O Tetemanti) and the New Testament (Te Nu Tetemanti). It is a vital resource for the Kiribati-speaking community, providing access to the Scriptures in their native language.
The Gilbertese Bible is an essential tool for both personal devotion and communal worship, reflecting the deep spiritual and cultural values of the Kiribati people. The Bible Society in the South Pacific has made significant efforts to ensure that this translation is accurate and accessible, making the word of God available to those in the Pacific region.
Interesting Facts
- Language and Culture: The Gilbertese language, spoken primarily in the Republic of Kiribati, is a member of the Austronesian language family. This Bible translation helps preserve the language and supports the spiritual life of the Kiribati community.
- Bible Translation: The translation work for the Gilbertese Bible was part of a broader mission by The Bible Society in the South Pacific to make the Scriptures available in all major languages spoken in the Pacific islands.
- Community Impact: This Bible has been used widely across Kiribati, both in personal study and in church settings, playing a crucial role in the spread of Christianity throughout the islands.
Publishers
- The Bible Society in the South Pacific
- Location: P.O. Box 5173, Raiwaqa, Suva, Fiji