Tanzania: Nyakyusa version

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Date posted:  1 Sep 2019
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Tanzania: Nyakyusa version

Reading from the New Testament at the launch event | photo: WBT

A decade-long Scripture translation project has culminated in the publication of the New Testament in the Tanzanian language of Nyakyusa, Wycliffe Bible Translators reported in July.

The launch event happened in Kyela Town, Mbeya Region, Tanzania. Despite steady rains and localised flooding, people came from throughout the Mbeya Region and abroad for a day of celebration.

The impact of having the Scriptures in the language that speaks to you best cannot be underestimated. Andrew Mwamatandala, Senior Translator on the Nyakyusa translation team, commented: ‘I saw pastors speaking Nyakyusa at this event. When they hear a preacher use our language, they get very happy. They long for Nyakyusa to be used again in their church services.’

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