New Testament in Kono (Sierra Leone)

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Yataa 'a Dɔbɛnɛ Nama

New Testament in Kono (Sierra Leone) (KNOBSL)

Overview

The first New Testament in the Kono language of Sierra Leone, published in 2006 by the Bible Society of Sierra Leone and launched in 2008. [1] Kono is a Mande language spoken primarily in the Kono District of eastern Sierra Leone. The translation, titled Yataa ‘a Dobenee Nama, marked the first time Kono speakers had access to the Scriptures in their mother tongue. [2] Following the NT publication, Old Testament translation began in 2011 under the Bible Society of Sierra Leone and partner agencies. [1] A grassroots literacy movement emerged after the NT launch, with locally-led programs that combine Scripture engagement with reading instruction. [3] Lutheran Bible Translators has supported ongoing Kono Scripture engagement efforts, including literacy workshops for the Kono-speaking community. [3]

[1] Pray for the First Complete Bible for the Kono People of Sierra Leone - American Bible Society. Covers NT launch and OT translation progress. [2] Yataa ‘a Dobenee Nama - Bible Society in Sierra Leone, via YouVersion. [3] Kono Scripture Engagement - Lutheran Bible Translators. Covers literacy and engagement programs.

Language and People

Kono (Sierra Leone) (ISO 639-3: kno) is spoken by approximately 272,000 people in Sierra Leone. [Glottolog: kono1268]

Publishing and Organizations

Published by Bible Society of Sierra Leone. Translation type: First.

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