Eastern Tz'utujil New Testament (TZJEAS)

Overview

The Eastern Tz'utujil New Testament, titled "C'ac' Chuminem," is a translation of the New Testament into the Eastern dialect of Tz'utujil, a Mayan language spoken primarily in and around Santiago Atitlan on the southern shore of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. [1][2] The Eastern dialect is spoken by approximately 50,000 people, centered in Santiago Atitlan, the historical capital of the Tz'utujil kingdom. [2][3] Tz'utujil is recognized as a minority language of Guatemala and is regulated by the Academia de Lenguas Mayas de Guatemala. The New Testament was first published in 1992 by the International Bible Society and reissued in 2010 by Wycliffe Bible Translators, Inc. [4] A separate translation exists for the Western dialect (see TZJWES), reflecting the significant linguistic differences between the two varieties; the Eastern dialect is known for its distinctive phonological innovations including vowel diphthongization. [2] In April 2024, the Tz'utujil received a complete Bible through a partnership between the Mayan Educational and Cultural Association (AECM Guatemala), SIL Americas, and the Seed Company, with a celebration dedication held in Santiago Atitlan. [5]

Language and People

Tz'utujil (ISO 639-3: tzj) is spoken by approximately 106,000 people in Guatemala. [Glottolog: tzut1250]

Publishing and Organizations

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

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