Yessan-Mayo Yamano New Testament (YSSYYV)

Overview

The New Testament in the Yamano dialect of Yessan-Mayo was published in 1980 by Lutheran Bible Translators, with a revised edition copyrighted in 2004. The translation was dedicated on November 1, 1980, with the community inviting supporters to a celebration and feast. ^[1] The Yessan-Mayo people live in East Sepik and Sandaun provinces of Papua New Guinea, in approximately ten villages south of the Mehek area. ^[2]

Language and People

Yessan-Mayo (ISO 639-3: yss) is spoken by approximately 1,990 people in Papua New Guinea, Map 5. [Glottolog: yawu1237]

Publishing and Organizations

Published by Lutheran Bible Translators, Orange, CA. Translation type: First.

References

• [1] Bringing Joy Through God’s Word - Lutheran Bible Translators. Account of the November 1, 1980 NT dedication and community invitation.
• [2] Mayo, Mayo-Yessan in Papua New Guinea - Joshua Project. People group profile with scripture dates: portions 1993-2001, NT 1980.
• Audio Bible - Audio Bible, Faith Comes By Hearing
• NT - Online text, Faith Comes By Hearing
• find.bible entry - find.bible. Bible catalogue entry for YSSYYV.
• Global Bible Catalogue - Global Bible Catalogue entry.
• bible.com - YouVersion.
• ebible.org entry - ebible.org.