Description
Toma Language Bible Portions / GALA Sevei
God's Book in Toma (GS) | Liberia and Guinea
Product Features
- Paperback: 510 pages
- Publisher: Digital Bible Society (September 29, 2017) / Wycliffe Bible Translators
- Language: Toma
- ISBN-10: 1531308368
- ISBN-13: 978-1531308360
- Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.3 x 9 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
Overview
The Toma Language Bible Portions, also known as GALA Sevei, provides the Toma-speaking communities of Liberia and Guinea with God's Word in their native language. This edition is meticulously translated to ensure that the cultural and linguistic nuances of the Toma people are faithfully represented. Published by the Digital Bible Society in collaboration with Wycliffe Bible Translators, this Bible is a valuable resource for personal study, worship, and outreach.
Interesting Facts
- Language and Ethnicity: Toma, also known as Loma, Looma, or Loghoma, is a Mande language spoken by the Loma people in Liberia and Guinea. As of 2012, there were approximately 420,000 native speakers.
- Cultural Significance: The Loma people have a rich cultural heritage, and their language is an essential aspect of their identity. The availability of the Bible in Toma supports linguistic preservation and cultural continuity.
- Translation Efforts: The translation of the Bible into Toma is part of a broader effort by Wycliffe Bible Translators and the Digital Bible Society to provide Scriptures in minority languages worldwide, fostering spiritual growth and cultural preservation.
- Language Codes: Toma is recognized with the ISO 639-3 codes 'lom' for Liberian Loma and 'tod' for Toma. The Glottolog code for Toma is 'loma1259'.
Publishers
- Digital Bible Society: Committed to providing digital resources of the Bible in various languages, aiming to make Scriptures accessible to all.
- Wycliffe Bible Translators: An organization dedicated to translating the Bible into every language, ensuring that all people can understand and engage with the Scriptures in their native tongue.
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