Tiwi Selections (TIWM)

Overview

Tiwi Selections is a collection of Scripture portions in the Tiwi language, comprising Joshua, Psalms, Proverbs, Isaiah, and Acts. Published by Wycliffe Bible Translators, this 2024 edition represents continued Bible translation work in Tiwi beyond the earlier Gospel translations. [1] Tiwi is an Aboriginal language isolate spoken by approximately 2,500 people on the Tiwi Islands (Bathurst and Melville Islands), located off the north coast of Australia's Northern Territory. [2] The selection includes both Old Testament and New Testament books, providing Tiwi speakers with access to a broader range of Scripture. Ongoing Tiwi Bible translation efforts involve local translators trained through programs at institutions such as Nungalinya College, in partnership with AuSIL and Wycliffe Australia. [1]

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