Loko 1983 Edition (LOKLBT)
Overview
The Loko 1983 Edition, titled Ngilimayaa Nyiɛ Gɔɔ na Landɔgɔ Haa na nhu, is the first New Testament translation in the Loko language of Sierra Leone, published by Lutheran Bible Translators (LBT) in 1983. [1] The translation was carried out by Allan L. Kamara and Les L. Kimball. The Loko people, also known as Landogo, are a Mande-speaking ethnic group concentrated in the Bombali and Port Loko districts of Sierra Leone's Northern Province. [2] Following the New Testament's publication, literacy programs were established to help Loko speakers engage with the translated Scriptures, including the reopening of 18 literacy classes. [1] The original literacy program had been launched by Susan Kaiser in the early 1980s, paving the way for use of the printed New Testament.
Language and People
Loko (ISO 639-3: lok) is spoken by approximately 179,000 people in Sierra Leone. [Glottolog: loko1255]
References
- [1] Loko Literacy & Scripture (archived) - Lutheran Bible Translators. Program page for Loko Scripture engagement and literacy work.
- [2] Loko people - Wikipedia. Overview of the Loko ethnic group in Sierra Leone.
- [3] WorldCat: The New Testament in the Loko language (archived) - WorldCat. Catalog record for the 1983 Loko New Testament.
Publishing and Organizations
Published by LBT, Orange, CA. Translation type: First.
- Global Bible Catalogue - Global Bible Catalogue entry.
- ebible.org entry - ebible.org.