Product Details

• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: Bible Society
• Publication Year: 1980
• Language: Greenlandic
• ISBN-10: 8775231549
• ISBN-13: 978-8775231546

Overview

The Gospel of Luke in the Greenlandic language, titled "LIVANGKIILIU LUKASIP ALLAGAA," is a remarkable publication that brings the timeless message of the Christian scriptures to the Greenlandic Inuit people. Greenlandic, an Eskimo-Aleut language spoken by approximately 57,000 individuals in Greenland, is the primary language of this edition.

This translation of the Gospel of Luke into Greenlandic represents a significant effort to make the sacred text accessible to the indigenous population of Greenland. The Greenlandic language, which belongs to the Eskimo family of languages, is a vital part of the cultural identity and heritage of the Inuit people, and this publication serves to preserve and promote the use of this unique linguistic tradition.

For readers seeking to understand the Christian scriptures from a diverse cultural perspective, this Greenlandic edition of the Gospel of Luke offers a unique and valuable opportunity. By engaging with the sacred text in the native language of the Greenlandic Inuit, readers can gain a deeper appreciation for the universal message of the Gospel and its relevance to communities around the world.

Whether you are a scholar of comparative religion, a linguist interested in Eskimo-Aleut languages, or a Christian reader seeking to explore the Gospel through a new cultural lens, this publication of the Gospel of Luke in Greenlandic is a remarkable and insightful resource.

Product Specifications

• Paperback
• 136 pages
• Published by the Bible Society

Interesting Facts

• Greenlandic is an Eskimo-Aleut language spoken by approximately 57,000 Greenlandic Inuit people in Greenland.
• This publication represents a significant effort to make the Christian scriptures accessible to the indigenous population of Greenland.
• The translation of the Gospel of Luke into Greenlandic serves to preserve and promote the use of this unique linguistic tradition.