Gude 1999 Edition (GDEWBT)

Overview

The Gude New Testament, titled "Kura Aləkawalə ŋga Əntaŋfə" in the vernacular, was first published in 1999 by Wycliffe Bible Translators, with a revised copyright noted in 2000 [1][2]. Gude is a Central Chadic (Biu-Mandara) language of the Afro-Asiatic family, spoken by the Gude people (also known as Cheke or Mapuda) in Adamawa and Borno states of northeastern Nigeria and in northern Cameroon [3]. The translation serves approximately 285,000 speakers across Nigeria and Cameroon [3]. Bible portions in Gude had been available as early as 1974, with additional portions produced through 1995 before the complete New Testament was published [3]. The translation is available through multiple platforms including audio recordings by Faith Comes By Hearing, and is distributed under a Creative Commons license through eBible.org [2].

Language and People

Gude (ISO 639-3: gde) is spoken by approximately 88,000 people in Northern Cameroon. [Glottolog: gude1246]

Publishing and Organizations

Published by Wycliffe Bible Translators USA. Translation type: New.

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