West-Central Limba New Testament (LIABSL)

Overview

The West-Central Limba New Testament is a 2011 translation published by the Bible Society of Sierra Leone. The Limba are believed to be among the earliest indigenous inhabitants of Sierra Leone, representing approximately 12.4 percent of the country's population. [1] They are concentrated in the Northern Province, particularly in Bombali, Koinadugu, Kambia, Karene, and Tonkolili districts. [1] The Limba language is distinctive and unrelated to the other languages of Sierra Leone, branching into several dialects including Tonko, Sela, Kamuke, and Wara-Wara. [1] The Institute for Sierra Leonean Languages (TISLL), active since 1974, has supported mother-tongue literacy and Scripture reading efforts in indigenous languages including Limba. [2]

Language and People

West-Central Limba (ISO 639-3: lia) is spoken by approximately 445,000 people in Sierra Leone. [Glottolog: west2450]

Publishing and Organizations

Published by Bible Society of Sierra Leone.

References