Caquinte New Testament

Caquinte New Testament (COTTBL)

Overview

The Caquinte New Testament was published in 2008 by Wycliffe Bible Translators. Bible portions in Caquinte were first produced between 1984 and 1991, with the complete New Testament finished between 2005 and 2008. [1] Caquinte (also known as Poyenisati) is an Arawakan language closely related to Ashaninka, though not mutually intelligible with it. [2] The Caquinte people number approximately 300-400 and inhabit the central jungle region of Peru along the Poyeni, Mayapo, Picha, Yori, and Agueni rivers in the departments of Junin and Cuzco. [1] They sustain themselves through farming, fishing, and hunting. [1] A complete Old Testament has not yet been translated.

Language and People

Caquinte (ISO 639-3: cot), also known as Poyenisati, is an Arawakan language spoken by approximately 300-400 people along the Poyeni and Agueni river systems in the Junin and Cuzco departments of Peru. [1] [2] It is closely related to Ashaninka but is not mutually intelligible with it. The language is taught in primary schools and used in religious services. Approximately 100 community members can read and write in Caquinte. [2] [Glottolog: caqu1242]

Publishing and Organizations

Created by Wycliffe Bible Translators, Inc.. Published by Bible League International. Translation type: First.

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