Loko 1983 Edition (LOKLBT)

Overview

The Loko 1983 Edition is the first New Testament translation in the Loko language of Sierra Leone, published by Lutheran Bible Translators (LBT). ^[1] 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]

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.