The New Testament in Moniga

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The New Testament in Moniga (MHMWBT)

Overview

The New Testament in Moniga is a translation of the New Testament into Makhuwa-Moniga, one of several varieties within the broader Makhuwa language complex of northern Mozambique. [1] Makhuwa is the most widely spoken indigenous language family in Mozambique, with the various Makhuwa varieties collectively spoken by millions of people across the northern provinces of Nampula, Cabo Delgado, Niassa, and northern Zambezia. [1] Makhuwa-Moniga specifically has approximately 440,000 speakers. [2] The translation was produced by Wycliffe Bible Translators. Makhuwa belongs to the P.30 Makua-Lomwe group within the Bantu branch of the Niger-Congo language family. [1]

Language and People

Makhuwa-Moniga (ISO 639-3: mhm) is spoken by approximately 440,000 people in Mozambique. [Glottolog: makh1265]

References

  • [1] Makhuwa language - Wikipedia. Overview of the Makhuwa language complex, geographic distribution, and classification.
  • [2] Makhuwa Cluster - Wycliffe South Africa. Information on Makhuwa Bible translation efforts across dialects.
  • find.bible entry - find.bible. Bible catalogue entry for MHMWBT.
  • ebible.org entry - ebible.org.