Ibuku Riria Itheru Rĩa Ngai – The Holy Bible in Gikuyu (Complete Old and New Testament)

UPC: 996648051X 

• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9966480514 / 9789966480514

MPN: GIKUYU BIBLE 052 BSK 30M 200400 / APC-FT3009 

Brand Name: The Bible Society of Kenya / United Bible Societies

Overview

English: This Ibuku Riria Itheru Rĩa Ngai presents the complete Holy Bible in Gikuyu, containing both the Old and New Testaments. Published by the Bible Society of Kenya, this cherished translation was originally released by the United Bible Societies in 1965 and continues to be the standard Gikuyu version used in churches, schools, and homes throughout Kenya.

Produced in a durable hardcover format, it offers clear print, faithful translation, and elegant presentation, making it suitable for lifelong reading, study, and public worship. Its linguistic precision and spiritual depth reflect a deep respect for the Word of God and the beauty of the Gikuyu language.

Gikuyu: Rĩu rĩno nĩ Ibuku Riria Itheru Rĩa Ngai, rĩa kwĩandĩkwo mũno nĩ Bible Society of Kenya, rĩrĩa rĩrĩ na Kĩrĩkanĩro kĩa tene na kĩa kiero (Old and New Testament). Rĩandĩkĩtwo mbere nĩ United Bible Societies mũaka wa 1965, na rĩno nĩ rĩa kũgĩa rĩmwe rĩa mĩtugo ya Gĩkũyũ ĩgũrũ rĩrĩa rĩhũũrũkaga maithe, kanitha, na andũ othe a Nyũmba ya Mũmbi.

Rĩrĩa rĩrĩa rĩgĩtwo na gakora ga hardcover, rĩno nĩ rĩa mĩhianano ya wendo — magetha ma kũsomwo, ũtonga wa kũtũma, na rĩtua rĩrĩ na ũhoro wa Ngai mũno mũrĩrĩrĩ wa Gĩkũyũ.

Product Features

• Format: Black Vinyl Cover
• Language: Gikuyu
• Translation: Complete Bible (Old and New Testament)
• Year of Original Publication: 1965 (United Bible Societies)
• Publisher: The Bible Society of Kenya, Nairobi
• ISBN: 9966-48-051-X
• MPN: GIKUYU BIBLE 052 BSK 30M 200400 / APC-FT3009
• Pages: Approx. 1,500+ (varies by edition)
• Dimensions: Standard Bible size 
• Cover Material: Vinyl 

Interesting Facts

English:

• First Full Gikuyu Bible: This was among the earliest complete translations of the Bible into Gikuyu, giving native speakers access to Scripture in their heart language.
• Missionary and Local Collaboration: The translation was the result of joint efforts between local Kenyan linguists and the United Bible Societies, ensuring cultural sensitivity and linguistic faithfulness.
• Cultural Significance: The Gikuyu Bible is deeply woven into Kenya’s Christian heritage, often used for teaching, evangelism, and traditional family devotions.
• Enduring Legacy: Since 1965, this version has remained the standard reference for millions of Gikuyu-speaking Christians.

Gikuyu:

• Rĩa mbere kũrĩandĩkwo Gĩkũyũ: Ĩno nĩ imwe ya mĩthomi ya mbere ya Baibũrĩ yothe kũrĩandĩkwo mũno mũrĩrĩrĩ wa Gĩkũyũ, ĩkĩhoya andũ othe ũhoro wa Ngai na ũhoro wa Ma.
• Gũtethanĩrĩrwo: Ũmwe wa matendo a kũrĩandĩka ũcio nĩ gũtethanĩrĩrwo nĩ United Bible Societies na andũ a Kenya a mĩhianano ya Gĩkũyũ.
• Gĩkũyũ na Thirikari: Ĩno nĩ Baibũrĩ ĩrĩ na mũgambo mũno wa thirikari ya andũ a Gĩkũyũ, ĩrĩa ĩtũmĩtwo mũno mũ kanitha na mahoya a muoyo wa nyũmba.
• Mũno wa Mwaka: Kuuma mũaka wa 1965, ĩno nĩ Baibũrĩ ĩgũrũ ĩrĩrĩ na ũhoro mũno mũndũ-ũmwe wothe wĩ Gĩkũyũ.

Publishers

Published by The Bible Society of Kenya, P.O. Box 72983, Nairobi, Kenya. Originally translated and published by the United Bible Societies, 1965. All rights reserved.

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English:

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Gikuyu:

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