Kera 2004 Edition (KERABT)

Overview

The Kera 2004 Edition, titled "Jaa Təmarwaŋ," is a New Testament translation in the Kera language, published by the Bible Society of Chad (Alliance Biblique du Tchad, a United Bible Societies member) in 2004. The Kera New Testament translation was completed in June 2002 with the assistance of a Wycliffe Bible Translators exegete who also helped develop the Kera orthography and establish a literacy program. [1] Scripture portions in Kera had appeared earlier, between 1988 and 1995, ahead of the full New Testament. The translation has been widely used and is reported to have contributed to the growth of the Kera church community. [1] Literacy work and Old Testament translation have continued under the leadership of the Kera people themselves, coordinated through the Chad branch of SIL International. [1][2]

Language and People

Kera (ISO 639-3: ker) is an East Chadic language spoken by approximately 50,500 people, mainly in southwestern Chad south of the town of Fianga in the Mayo-Kebbi Est region near Lake Tikem, with a smaller population of about 6,000 in northern Cameroon. [3][4] Kera is a tonal language with three tones (high, mid, and low) and is notable for possessing a labiodental flap, a rare sound attested in only about 80 languages worldwide. [3] [Glottolog: kera1255]

Publishing and Organizations

Published by Bible Society of Chad.

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