Laru Bible (LROWBT)
Overview
The Laru Bible is a translation of the New Testament into the Laro language, spoken by approximately 54,000 people in the Nuba Mountains of South Kordofan state in Sudan, specifically in the Laro (Alleira) hills north of Heiban town [1]. The translation was carried out by the Episcopal Church of Sudan (ECS) Diocese of Khartoum Translation Department, which was established in 1996 to serve Bible translation needs among Sudan's minority language communities; Laru is one of six language projects undertaken by the department, alongside Burun, Katcha, Lumun, Ama, and Aceron [2][3]. The New Testament was completed by 2017 and published in 2020 by Wycliffe Bible Translators [1][3]. The Laru people are predominantly Christian (approximately 70%), with smaller populations practicing ethnic religions and Islam, and they face significant challenges including lack of adequate schools and medical clinics, partly due to regional conflict [1].
Language and People
Laro (ISO 639-3: lro) is spoken by approximately 40,000 people in Sudan. [Glottolog: laro1243]
Publishing and Organizations
Published by Wycliffe Bible Translators USA.
References
- [1] Laru in Sudan - Joshua Project. People group profile with population, location, religion, and Bible translation status.
- [2] ECS, Sudan (archived) - Wycliffe Global Alliance. Information on the Episcopal Church of Sudan Translation Department and its language projects.
- Laru - Online text, Wycliffe Bible Translators, Inc.
- Bible For Developers - DBL archive entry, Digital Bible Library
- Global Bible Catalogue - Global Bible Catalogue entry.
- ebible.org entry - ebible.org.