Description

Witu Language New Testament

Title: Weneya Totono Keraisu Yesunomo (WIUNT)
Language: Witu
Country: Indonesia

Overview

The Witu Language New Testament is a vital spiritual resource for the Dusun Witu community in Indonesia. Published by the Digital Bible Society and Wycliffe Bible Translators, this edition allows Witu speakers to engage with the New Testament in their native language, enhancing spiritual growth and cultural identity.

Product Features

Format: Paperback
Pages: 506
Publisher: Digital Bible Society / Wycliffe Bible Translators (August 9, 2017)
ISBN-10: 1531306950
ISBN-13: 978-1531306953
Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.3 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds

Interesting Facts

Language Background: Witu, or Dusun Witu, is an Austronesian language spoken by the Dusun people of Borneo. It belongs to the Malayo-Polynesian branch of the language family and is closely related to the Malagasy language spoken in Madagascar.
Speaker Population: As of 2003, there were approximately 5,000 native speakers of Witu, highlighting its cultural significance in the Kalimantan region of Indonesia.
Scriptural Impact: Providing the New Testament in Witu allows speakers to connect with scripture in a language that resonates with their identity, promoting literacy and religious engagement.

Sample Verse

John 3:16 (Yone): Akolaliyopa ta piko peyake pitiki-kiti one kolotini yene wa wene mekoa mekome tokome one mana odene agopa ali atoake tumotoa moa wetekaneya. Nipa manake wene tugoa mekoi-kiti tuapa atuameneya mea-kala kama pomotoa tokome taneya.