Minangkabau Today's Minang Version, 2010 (MINLAI)

Overview

The New Testament in the Minangkabau language of West Sumatra, Indonesia, published in 2010 by Lembaga Alkitab Indonesia (Indonesian Bible Society) as "Today's Minang Version." Minangkabau is a major Austronesian language spoken by over 5.5 million people, primarily in the West Sumatra highlands. [1] The Minangkabau are notable as the largest matrilineal society in the world, tracing descent and property inheritance through the female line. [2] Although overwhelmingly Muslim, the community includes a small Christian minority for whom this translation provides Scripture access in their heart language. The Minangkabau Bible app ("Kitab Suci Injil Minangkabau") was the subject of controversy in 2020 when the governor of West Sumatra requested its removal from the Google Play Store, arguing it was incompatible with Minangkabau Islamic cultural identity; critics called the ban a violation of Indonesia's constitutional principle of religious freedom. [3]

Language and People

Minangkabau (ISO 639-3: min) is spoken by approximately 4,240,000 people in Indonesia, Sumatra. [Glottolog: mina1268]

Publishing and Organizations

Published by Indonesian Bible Society.

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