Yumii Wadga / The Book of Psalms in Nawdm Language 

Le livre des Psaumes en langue nawdm 

Sangband Wadbuudgan 

Nawdm population is 146,000 in Togo, Africa

Product Details

• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 200
• Publisher: Bible Society
• Publication Year: 2009
• ASIN: B006FOGKTA
• Package Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Language: Nawdm

Overview

Yumii Wadga, the Book of Psalms in Nawdm, is a treasured spiritual text for the Nawdm-speaking community in Togo. This paperback edition published by the Bible Society in 2009 offers the Psalms in a language deeply rooted in the cultural and religious life of the Nawdm people. Known locally also as Losso, Nawdm is part of the Gur language family, contributing to the rich linguistic diversity of Togo and neighboring Ghana.

Overview in Nawdm

Yumii Wadga, Wadbuudgan ni wɔŋ ni Nawdm, ni ba su yi piɛɛm sɛna ya Nawdm, Togo. Mɔɔŋ wɔ yɛm ni waŋnɛ a n'ɔɔ yond nyɔʋŋ sɩa kpɛŋ kpɛŋ kpaam. Nwiyɛɛ, ɩ yi wɔ kpɛŋ wuna yɔɔ, ni yi kpɛŋ kpɛŋ wɔŋ su kpɛɛti kpɛŋŋ kpɛŋ kpɛŋ kpɛŋ wɔŋ kpɛŋ.

Product Features

• Language Accessibility: Offers the Book of Psalms in Nawdm, a language spoken by about 150,000 people in Togo, with an unknown number in Ghana.
• Paperback Format: Portable and lightweight, perfect for individual use or group study.
• Cultural Relevance: Preserves and promotes the use of Nawdm, enhancing both religious and cultural identity.
• Publisher: Brought to you by the Bible Society, known for its commitment to making the Bible accessible in many languages.

Interesting Facts

• Nawdm Language: Nawdm is a Northern Gur language primarily spoken by the Losso people in Togo. Despite being lesser-known, it holds significant cultural importance for its speakers.
• Historical Significance: Translating the Psalms into Nawdm aids in the spiritual development and cultural preservation of the Nawdm-speaking community. The Psalms, a central component of Christian worship, are rendered in a way that resonates with Nawdm speakers’ linguistic and cultural background.
• Ethnolinguistic Identity: The term “Losso” is locally used to refer to both Nawdm and Lamba peoples, though it lacks precision in linguistic contexts.

Publishers

Bible Society

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