Koshin Scripture Portions — Initiative for Translation and Development (KIDITD)

Overview

This audio Scripture resource in the Koshin language was produced by the Initiative for Translation and Development of African Languages, an organization engaged in Bible translation and language development work across Central Africa. The resource is catalogued under the name "Sensi" in the Faith Comes By Hearing database, which reflects a community name or alternate designation used by the translators. Koshin is a minority language with limited written tradition, making audio Scripture resources particularly significant for its speakers. The language is spoken in the remote Fungom subdivision of northwest Cameroon, where missionary and translation organizations including SIL Cameroon have been active in language documentation and church support. The Initiative for Translation and Development of African Languages works alongside local churches and language communities to provide access to God's word in heart languages across the region.

Language and People

Koshin (ISO 639-3: kid), also known as Kosin, Kaw, Kusheen, or Benubcouh, is a Western Beboid language spoken by approximately 3,000–4,300 people in the village of Koshin and surrounding areas within the Fungom subdivision of the Menchum Department, Northwest Region, Cameroon. It is possibly a member of the Southern Bantoid language family. [Glottolog: kosi1234]

Publishing and Organizations

Produced by the Initiative for Translation and Development of African Languages.

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