Western Apache/English New Testament

Product Features

• Bilingual: Western Apache and English
• Large print for easy reading
• Paperback format
• Extensive 1036 pages
• Published by American Bible Society in 1992
• Product dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping weight: 2.6 pounds

Overview

The Western Apache/English New Testament, titled "Bik'ehgo'ihi'nan Biyati'," is a bilingual religious text that presents the New Testament in both Western Apache and English. This edition is particularly accessible due to its large print, making it easier for readers of all ages to engage with the sacred scriptures. Published by the American Bible Society in 1992, this paperback edition spans over a thousand pages, offering a comprehensive reading experience for those interested in Christian literature and the Apache language.

The translation serves as a bridge between cultures, allowing speakers of Western Apache to connect with the Christian faith in their native tongue while also providing English translations for wider accessibility. This edition is not only a spiritual resource but also an important cultural artifact, preserving the Western Apache language and offering insights into the linguistic diversity of Christian texts.

Interesting Facts

• The Western Apache language is part of the Athabaskan language family, predominantly spoken in east-central Arizona.
• The American Bible Society, founded in 1816, has a long-standing tradition of translating and distributing Bibles in various languages to foster engagement with scripture.
• The large print format of this New Testament is designed to cater to the visually impaired and those who prefer a more readable text size.

Key Credits

• Publisher: American Bible Society
• Language: Western Apache and English
• Format: Large print, Paperback

Da' Western Apache/English New Testament, "Bik'ehgo'ihi'nan Biyati'," gojaaʼ hai ichʼíí bina'gozhóóʼígíí dóó Bizaad bighan. T'áá hwó' ajííłtʼé gojaaʼ, níłch'i bighan, t'áá altso baa hane'í naashá. American Bible Society bighaní 1992 da'ííłtʼé, t'áá bighan 1036 bee hane'éígo da'ííłtʼé. T'áá bighaní, Diyin God bizaad bee hólǫ́ǫ doo yáʼát'ééhígíí dóó Western Apache bizaad bee hólǫ́ǫ doo yáʼát'ééhígíí naashá.

• Western Apache bizaad Athabaskan bizaad yázhí, Arizona chʼilgo siláołtsooí bee hólǫ́ǫ doo yáʼát'é.
• American Bible Society, 1816 bighaní yee hólǫ́, bizaad bee hane'í naashá dóó bighaní bee hane'í naashá dóó Diyin God bizaad bee hólǫ́ǫ doo yáʼát'é.
• T'áá bighan níłch'i bighan, t'áá naałání dóó t'áá bighan altso baa hane'í naashá.