North Bolivian Quechua New Testament (QULSBB)

Overview

The New Testament in North Bolivian Quechua, titled Mosoj Testamento, published in 1985 by Wycliffe Bible Translators in cooperation with the Bible Society of Bolivia. [1] North Bolivian Quechua, also known as North La Paz Quechua, is spoken by approximately 116,000 people in the department of La Paz, Bolivia. [2] It is a distinct Quechua variety from the more widely spoken South Bolivian Quechua. This was the first New Testament translation in North Bolivian Quechua, providing scripture access to a community that had previously relied on Spanish or other Quechua varieties for Bible reading. [1]

Language and People

North Bolivian Quechua (ISO 639-3: qul) is spoken by approximately 116,000 people in Bolivia. [Glottolog: nort2976]

Publishing and Organizations

Created by Wycliffe Bible Translators, Inc. Published by Bible Society of Bolivia. Translation type: New.

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