Patamona 2011 Edition (PBCBSS)

Overview

The Patamona 2011 Edition is a New Testament translation for the Patamona (also spelled Patamuna) people, an Amerindian group of the Pakaraima Mountains in western Guyana, with smaller communities across the border in Brazil and Venezuela. The Patamona, whose name means "People of the Heavens," speak a Cariban language also known as Kapong, which is closely related to the neighboring Akawaio dialect. [1] The translation was published by the Suriname Bible Society, which serves both Suriname and Guyana and has responsibility for Scripture distribution and minority language translation work in the region; the revised text circulates as the "Patamuna New Testament Revised." [2] The Patamona population numbers approximately 5,000-6,000 people, with communities centered in villages such as Paramakatoi in the interior highlands of Guyana, where residents maintain literacy in both English and Patamona. [1] Kaieteur Falls, one of the world's most powerful waterfalls, holds deep cultural significance for the Patamona people. [3] The Scripture circulates through Bible.is, find.bible, and Scripture Earth, with audio and JESUS-film–style video resources available alongside the printed text.

Language and People

Patamona (ISO 639-3: pbc) is spoken by approximately 4,700 people in Guyana. [Glottolog: pata1262]

Publishing and Organizations

Published by Suriname BS, [Paramaribo].

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