Numanggang Bible (NOPNTT)

Overview

The Numanggang Bible contains Genesis, Exodus, Psalms, and the New Testament in the Numanggang language of Papua New Guinea, published in 2005 by Wycliffe Bible Translators, with the print edition issued by the Numanggang Translation Team. [1] The New Testament was dedicated in 2006, and subsequent work has included Old Testament translation and New Testament revision. [2] Numanggang is a Trans-New Guinea language spoken by approximately 4,700 people across twelve villages and six smaller hamlets in Morobe Province. [3] The language had never been written before the late 1970s, when a translation agency began language development work in 1977. [2] The translation project has also supported literacy efforts in the community, with teachers establishing schools to teach children to read in the Numanggang language. [2] Numanggang is preferred over Tok Pisin in the local village court, where its use is felt to have a calming effect on proceedings.

Language and People

Numanggang (ISO 639-3: nop) is spoken by approximately 2,500 people in Papua New Guinea, Map 11. [Glottolog: numa1254]

Publishing and Organizations

Created by Wycliffe Bible Translators, Inc. Published by Wycliffe Bible Translators USA. Translation type: New.

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