Product Details

• Title: IBhayibheli EliNgcwele / Bible in Zulu
• Format: Hardcover
• Publisher: Bible Society
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Publication Year: 2010
• Language: Zulu
• ISBN-10: 0798216204
• ISBN-13: 978-0798216203 / 9780798216203
• Dimensions: 7.3 x 5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces

Product Features

Overview

"IBhayibheli EliNgcwele" (The Holy Bible) in Zulu is a comprehensive edition designed for the Zulu-speaking community. Zulu, known as isiZulu, is spoken by approximately 10 million people, predominantly in South Africa. Recognized as one of the eleven official languages of South Africa since 1994, Zulu holds significant cultural and linguistic importance. This Bible is an essential resource for those seeking to engage with the Scriptures in their native language, offering a profound spiritual connection through a familiar linguistic medium. The text is presented using the Latin alphabet, consistent with many other Bantu languages.

Interesting Facts

• Language Significance: Zulu is the most widely spoken home language in South Africa, with 24% of the population using it as their first language. Additionally, over 50% of South Africans understand Zulu.
• Cultural Relevance: This edition of the Bible helps preserve and promote the Zulu language and culture, supporting the spiritual lives of Zulu-speaking Christians.
• Publisher: The Bible Society has a longstanding commitment to translating and distributing the Bible, ensuring accessibility to diverse linguistic communities.
• Latin Alphabet: The use of the Latin alphabet makes the Zulu Bible accessible to those familiar with this script, facilitating easier reading and comprehension.

Publishers

Bible Society: Dedicated to making the Bible available to every person in a language and format they can understand, the Bible Society has been a significant contributor to Bible translation and distribution efforts worldwide.

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