Kukele 1979 Edition

Kukele 1979 Edition (KEZLCN)

Overview

The New Testament in Kukele was published in 1979 by the Lutheran Church of Nigeria, with Bible portions available from 1974. [1] The Kukele (also known as Ukele or Ukelle) people live in Cross River State (Ogoja LGA), Ebonyi State, and Benue State in Nigeria. [1] Old Testament translation work has continued, with Kukele community leaders and Lutheran Bible Translators translating additional OT books. [2]

Language and People

Kukele (ISO 639-3: kez) is spoken by approximately 180,000 people in Nigeria, Map 7. [Glottolog: kuke1242]

Publishing and Organizations

Published by Lutheran Church of Nigeria. Translation type: First.

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