Nyungwe
Nyungwe is a language spoken in west-central Mozambique. No real statistic has been verified as to the number of speakers - somewhere between 400,000 and 500,000 probably (loosely based on census stats for districts where Nyungwe is likely to be spoken). Sample Nyungwe texts can be found at LIDEMO.NET . In addition to these publications, there is a dictionary and grammar volume published in 1899/1900 by the Catholics. More recently, there is a grammar/dictionary done by the Combonianos.
The Nyungwe Bible translation project has been underway for decades - off and on. There is an OLD Catholic translation, out of print and somewhat archaic in language and orthography I've seen it, but don't have a copy. There were attempts at translation from outside the language area in the '90s. Finally, in 1999 a translation committee agreed to take on the task with the help of SIL for technical support in Mozambique.
The books of Jonah, Luke, Mark, Titus, and Matthew have been published, but copies are hard to find these days.
The books of Genesis and Exodus plus the New Testament are in the typesetting stages for a major publication in 2019!
We appreciate your prayers!
The Nyungwe Bible translation project has been underway for decades - off and on. There is an OLD Catholic translation, out of print and somewhat archaic in language and orthography I've seen it, but don't have a copy. There were attempts at translation from outside the language area in the '90s. Finally, in 1999 a translation committee agreed to take on the task with the help of SIL for technical support in Mozambique.
The books of Jonah, Luke, Mark, Titus, and Matthew have been published, but copies are hard to find these days.
The books of Genesis and Exodus plus the New Testament are in the typesetting stages for a major publication in 2019!
We appreciate your prayers!
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