Product Details

• Format: Paperback
• Publisher: Bible Society (1997)
• Language: Southern Sotho
• Translation: 1989 Standard orthography

Overview

The Gospel of John in Southern Sotho, also known as Sesotho or Southern Sesotho, is a crucial text for the Southern Sotho-speaking community. Southern Sotho is one of South Africa's 11 official languages and the national language of Lesotho. This translation follows the 1989 standard orthography, providing an accurate and culturally resonant version of the Gospel of John for readers.

TRANSLATION! Sesotho Language

Sesotho is a Bantu language belonging to the Niger-Congo language family. It is closely related to Setswana, Northern Sotho languages (Sesotho sa Leboa), and Silozi within the Sotho-Tswana language group. The term "Sesotho" has been increasingly used in English since the 1980s, especially in South Africa and Lesotho. This translation highlights the linguistic and cultural richness of the Sesotho language and its speakers.

Interesting Facts

• Linguistic Heritage: Sesotho, or Southern Sotho, is deeply rooted in the cultural and historical contexts of its speakers, with a rich tradition of oral literature, proverbs, and folktales.
• Language Group: The Sotho-Tswana languages, including Sesotho, are part of the broader Southern Bantu language family, sharing similarities with languages like Tshivenda, Xitsonga, and the Nguni languages.
• Cultural Significance: The translation of the Gospel of John into Southern Sotho preserves the linguistic heritage and ensures the accessibility of the Scriptures to the Southern Sotho-speaking population.

Publishers

The Bible Society is committed to making the Bible accessible in various languages, supporting the spiritual and cultural needs of diverse linguistic communities. Their work ensures that people can read and understand the Scriptures in their heart language.

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