Central Bicolano Bikol Popular Version (BCLBPV)

Overview

The Bikol Popular Version (BPV), titled An Marahay Na Bareta Biblia, is a translation of the New Testament in Central Bikol, produced by the Philippine Bible Society. The New Testament was first published in 1981, with a full Bible edition (including the Deuterocanonical books) following in 1992. [1] Central Bikol is one of several Bikol languages spoken on the Bicol Peninsula in southeastern Luzon, Philippines, with approximately 3.89 million speakers. [2] The Popular Version style aims to present the biblical text in clear, contemporary language accessible to everyday readers while preserving the integrity of the original message. [1] An edition with the Deuterocanonical books was also published, reflecting the predominantly Roman Catholic readership in the Bicol region. [3]

Language and People

Central Bikol (ISO 639-3: bcl) is spoken by approximately 3,890,000 people in Northern Philippines. [Glottolog: cent2087]

Publishing and Organizations

Created by Philippine Bible Society. Translation type: New.

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