Tol New Testament (JICWBT)

Overview

The Tol New Testament, titled Dios Tjevele Jupj 'Usus La Qjuisiji Jesucristo Mpes, is a translation into Tol (also known as Jicaque or Tolupan), a language isolate spoken by the Tolupan people of Honduras [1][2]. The Tolupan people live primarily in the Montaña de la Flor reservation in Francisco Morazan Department and in Yoro Department in north-central Honduras [2][3]. Tol is classified as a language isolate, meaning it has no known genetic relationship to any other living language, though some linguists have proposed a possible connection to the Hokan languages [1]. Bible portions in Tol were first published between 1977 and 1981, with a complete New Testament initially published in 1993 and subsequently revised in 2008 and 2010 by Wycliffe Bible Translators [3][4]. The Tolupan population is estimated at approximately 23,000, though the number of active Tol speakers is significantly smaller [2][3].

Language and People

Tol (ISO 639-3: jic) is spoken by approximately 19,000 people in El Salvador and Honduras. [Glottolog: toll1241]

Publishing and Organizations

Published by Wycliffe Bible Translators USA.

References