Bedik - Münik New Testament (TNRNTM)

Overview

The New Testament in Ménik (Bedik/Münik) was published in 2015 by Ethnos 360 (formerly New Tribes Mission), with a dedication celebration held in September 2015. [1] Bible portions had been available since 1997. [2] The translation was led by Ethnos 360 missionaries Ken and Kathy Satorius, working with Budik believers including Eme and Pityan. [1] NTM missionaries were the first to develop a written form for the language; a new orthography was devised in 2004 and became official in 2005. [3] The Budik people live in the Kédougou region of southeastern Senegal.

Translators and Contributors

  • Ken Satorius — Ethnos 360 missionary, led translation work among the Budik people. [1]
  • Kathy Satorius — Ethnos 360 missionary, co-translator. [1]
  • Eme — Budik believer who assisted with translation. [1]
  • Pityan — Budik helper involved in translation work. [1]

Language and People

Ménik (ISO 639-3: tnr) is spoken by approximately 3,380 people in Senegal and The Gambia. [Glottolog: bedi1235]

Publishing and Organizations

Published by Ethnos 360.

References