Ma'di 1977 Edition (MHIBSU)

Overview

The New Testament in the Ma'di language, published in 1977 by the Bible Society of Uganda. Ma'di is a Central Sudanic language of the Moru-Madi subgroup, spoken by approximately 390,000 people in the Adjumani and Moyo districts of northwestern Uganda and in Magwi County of South Sudan. [1] Earlier Ma'di Scripture work includes a 1938 portion of Ruth issued by the British and Foreign Bible Society, and historic published material in the language consists largely of Catholic missionary translations, including a New Testament along with prayer and song booklets. [1] The translation was produced as part of the Bible Society of Uganda's program to provide Scripture in Uganda's many languages. [2] The Ma'di New Testament was published under the title "Ofu U'di Rii Aii Longo Ole Ri Tro" and remains available through the Bible Society of Uganda. [3]

Language and People

Ma'di (ISO 639-3: mhi) is spoken by approximately 326,000 people in South Sudan. [Glottolog: madi1260]

Publishing and Organizations

Published by United Bible Societies.

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