Gamo Language New Testament / (GMVNT) / Ethiopia

Gamo Language New Testament (GMVNT)Product FeaturesTitle: (GMVNT)Format: PaperbackPages: 296Publisher: Digital Bible Society (June 15, 2017) / Wycliffe Bible TranslatorsLanguage: Gamo-Gofa-DawroISBN-10: 1531302548ISBN-13: 978-1531302542Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.7 x 9 inchesShipping Weight: 1.1 poundsOverviewThe Gamo Language New Testament, ” ” (GMVNT), is a significant religious text for the Gamo-speaking community in Ethiopia. This paperback edition, published by the Digital Bible Society and Wycliffe Bible Translators on June 15, 2017, spans 296 pages and provides the New Testament in the Gamo-Gofa-Dawro language. Gamo is an Omotic language spoken in the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Region of Ethiopia. This translation is vital for the spiritual growth and cultural preservation of the Gamo people.John 3:16 Interesting FactsCultural Heritage: The Gamo people are an Ethiopian ethnic group whose name means “lion,” symbolizing their strength and legacy. They significantly contribute to the agricultural products of Addis Ababa, including bananas, mangoes, apples, and papayas.Linguistic Family: Gamo-Gofa-Dawro is part of the Omotic branch of the Afroasiatic language family. It is spoken by approximately 2 million people, according to the 2007 census.Writing System: The language uses both Ethiopic and Latin scripts, reflecting its adaptability and historical depth.Regional Significance: The Gamo language is predominantly spoken in the Omo Region, encompassing the Dawro, Gamo Gofa, and Wolayita Zones.Ethnic Population: The 2007 Ethiopian national census reported that 1,107,163 people identified themselves as Gamos, with 94.5% living in the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People’s Region.Word List Collection: In 1992, Alemayehu Abebe collected a word-list of 322 entries for the three related dialects of Gamo-Gofa-Dawro.PublishersDigital Bible SocietyWycliffe Bible TranslatorsHashtags#GamoBible #NewTestament #DigitalBibleSociety #WycliffeBibleTranslators #GamoGofaDawro #ChristianityInEthiopia #BibleTranslation #FaithResources #CulturalHeritage