Mbembe New Testament (NZAWBT)
Overview
The New Testament in Tigon Mbembe (Srakàda Mbɔchù Epokwre), a Jukunoid language, was published in 2018 by CABTAL (Cameroon Association for Bible Translation and Literacy), with Bible portions available from 2001 through 2008. [1] Linguistic groundwork for the translation included the development of an orthography guide by Julius A. Eyoh and Echebi Emmanuel Sandamu. [2] The Tigon Mbembe people live in the North West Region of Cameroon, in Donga-Mantung Division, Ako subdivision, north of Nkambe. [1] The language is also spoken across the border in Taraba State, Nigeria.
Language and People
Tigon Mbembe (ISO 639-3: nza) is spoken by approximately 60,000 people in Southwestern Cameroon, Enlarged Area. [Glottolog: tigo1236]
Publishing and Organizations
Published by CABTAL. Translation type: New.
References
- [1] Tigon in Cameroon - Joshua Project. People group profile with scripture dates: portions 2001-2008, NT 2018.
- [2] Mbembe Orthography Guide - Julius A. Eyoh and Echebi Emmanuel Sandamu, SIL International, 2009. Orthographic description of the Mbembe language.
- Srakàda Mbɔchù Epokwre - Online text, Cameroon Association for Bible Translation and Literacy
- Bible For Developers - DBL archive entry, Digital Bible Library
- Global Bible Catalogue - Global Bible Catalogue entry.
- ebible.org entry - ebible.org.