The Holy Bible in Igbo }Union Version

Nigeria | Bible NSQ | Testament Ochie and Ohu 

Product Features

• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Year: 2008
• ISBN-10: 9788034497
• ISBN-13: 978-9788034490 / 9789788034490
• Publisher: Bible Society of Nigeria
• Pages: 1036
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds

Overview

"The Holy Bible in Igbo" is a Union Version hardcover edition published by the Bible Society of Nigeria in 2008. This Bible, encompassing both the Old and New Testaments (Testament Ochie and Ohu), is an essential spiritual resource for Igbo-speaking communities. The Igbo language, native to southeastern Nigeria, boasts approximately 24 million speakers. This edition aims to provide a comprehensive and accessible religious text for Igbo speakers, helping preserve and promote their linguistic and cultural heritage.

Overview in Igbo: "Baịbụl Nsọ na Igbo" bụ Union Version na hardcover, nke Bible Society of Nigeria bipụtara na 2008. Baịbụl a, nke na-ejikọta Testament Ochie na Ohu, bụ akwụkwọ dị mkpa maka ndị na-asụ asụsụ Igbo. Asụsụ Igbo, nke sitere na ndị Igbo nke ọdịda anyanwụ Naịjirịa, nwere ihe dịka nde mmadụ 24 na-asụ ya. Ndekọ a na-enyere aka ichekwa na ịkwalite asụsụ na omenala Igbo.

Interesting Facts

• Cultural Significance: Igbo is the principal native language of the Igbo people, an ethnic group primarily located in southeastern Nigeria. It is also recognized as a minority language in Equatorial Guinea.
• Linguistic Diversity: Igbo has over 20 dialects, with a standard literary language developed in 1972 based on the Owerri (Isuama) and Umuahia dialects.
• Writing System: Igbo is written in the Latin script, introduced by British colonialists. It also has its own Nwagu Aneke script and Igbo Braille.
• Historical Context: The Igbo Bible plays a crucial role in religious education and the preservation of the Igbo language and culture.

Sample Verse

John 3:16 in Igbo: "N'ihi na Chineke hụrụ ụwa n'anya nke ukwu, ọ nyekwaara nwa ya nwoke ọ mụrụ naanị ya, ka onye obula kweere na ya ghara ibibi onwe ya, kama ka ọ nwee ndụ ebighị ebi."

Publishers

• Publisher: Bible Society of Nigeria
• Mission: To provide the Holy Scriptures in accessible formats for various linguistic communities, ensuring the preservation of linguistic heritage and fostering spiritual growth.

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