Kimboma Scripture Portions — ACTB-RDC (KNGCTB)
Overview
This audio Scripture resource in the Boma language (Kimboma) was produced by the Association Congolaise de Traductions de la Bible (ACTB-RDC). Despite sharing the ACTB-RDC publisher with the Kindibu entry (KNGACT), this resource belongs to a linguistically distinct language: Boma (ISO: boh) is a separate Bantu language of the Kasai region, not a Kikongo dialect. ACTB-RDC works across multiple language families in the DRC, and its work among the Boma people of Kasai represents outreach beyond the Kongo language belt. The Boma-speaking community of approximately 48,000 people has had limited Scripture access; audio Bible resources are an effective means of reaching communities with lower literacy levels or oral learning preferences. The ACTB-RDC database entry uses the abbreviation "CTB" for this resource, distinguishing it organizationally from the Kindibu edition.
Language and People
Boma (ISO 639-3: boh), also known as Boma Kasai, Buma, or Kiboma, is a Bantu language spoken by approximately 48,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, primarily in the Kasai region. It is distinct from the Boma language of Equateur province. [Glottolog: boma1249]
Publishing and Organizations
Produced by Association Congolaise de Traductions de la Bible (ACTB-RDC), Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.
References
- ACTB-RDC (archived) - Official website of the Association Congolaise de Traductions de la Bible.
- Boma language resources - ScriptureEarth. Resource index for Boma (boh) listing the ACTB-RDC audio Bible entry.
- Boma language resources - Joshua Project. Language profile with speaker population of 48,000 in DRC.