Banjar Bible portions (BJNPBT)

Overview

These Bible portions in the Banjar language contain selections from the Torah (Pentateuch), published in 2020 by Pioneer Bible Translators. The Banjar people live primarily in South Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan, and East Kalimantan provinces of Indonesia, with over 3.6 million speakers. The translation is part of a broader effort to bring Scripture to the Banjar, who are predominantly Muslim. [1] The Kulawarga Nabi Isa media ministry has supported distribution of Banjar-language Scripture through online platforms. [2]

Language and People

Banjar (ISO 639-3: bjn) is spoken by approximately 3,655,000 people in Indonesia, Kalimantan. [Glottolog: banj1239]

Publishing and Organizations

Published by Pioneer Bible Translators.

References