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A team of translators led by IBS-Malawi National Coordinator Lester Chikoya
began work on the New Testament in 1997. The team completed the
translation, rendered in contemporary language from the original biblical
texts, earlier this year.
"We praise God for His precious gift of the Holy Word in the Chichewa
language that is spoken today," Chikoya said. "We believe this translation
will lead many people to the saving knowledge and hope for abundant life
found in Jesus Christ."
Distribution of the translated New Testament will take place through
churches, religious organizations, booksellers, youth clubs of the
Scripture Union and the youth department of the Presbyterian churches in
Malawi. IBS has already printed 50,000 copies for sales and another 15,000
for outreach.
Chichewa, or Chewa, is the national language of Malawi and is also spoken
in Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. International Bible Society
was founded in 1809.
Chichewa New Testament Translation Released
LILONGWE, MALAWI (December 13, 2002) - International Bible Society (IBS) recently
released its newly translated Chichewa New Testament, Chipangano
Chatsopano Mu Chichewa Cha Lero, during a dedication in Lilongwe. It is
estimated the translation could eventually reach 10 million
Chichewa-speaking individuals.
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