Thuciam Thak - Late Paunak: New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs in Tedim Chin

Black Vinyl Bound
Publisher: Bible Society of Myanmar
Year of Publication: 2013
ISBN-10: 8941292859
ISBN: 9788941292852 / 978-8941292852
Pages: 768
Language: Tedim Chin / Tiddim Chin

Overview

The Thuciam Thak - Late Paunak edition features the New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs in Tedim Chin, a language predominantly spoken in Burma and parts of India. This black vinyl bound edition was first printed in 2013 by the Bible Society of Myanmar, offering 768 pages of Scripture. The Tedim Chin language is significant not only for its cultural heritage but also for its use in religious contexts, notably by the influential leader Pau Cin Hau.

Interesting Facts

• Tedim Chin, also known as Tiddim, is a Zomi language primarily spoken in Chin State and Sagaing Division of Myanmar, particularly in Tedim and Tonzang townships.

• The dialects of Tedim include Sokte and Kamhau, with Sukte being a dialect of Tedim. It is recognized as part of the Zomi language family, emphasizing the linguistic diversity within the region.

• The language has a rich phonological structure and is characterized by a (C)V(V)(C)T order, where consonants, vowels, and tones play a crucial role in meaning.

• Pau Cin Hau (1859–1948) was a significant religious figure in the Chin community, known for developing a logographic and simplified alphabetic script for writing in Chin languages, particularly in Tedim.

Publishers

• Bible Society of Myanmar
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