Zapotec Texmelucan Bible

The New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs with audio in San Lorenzo Texmelucan Zapotec of Mexico

Alternative language names: Zapoteco de Papabuco, Central Sola de Vega Zapotec [ISO 639-3: zpz]

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Published: 1989, La Liga Bíblica

Text: © 2004,

Wycliffe Bible Translators, Inc.,

Orlando, FL 35862-8200 USA (www.Wycliffe.org)

Audio: ℗ 2013,

Hosanna (Bible.is)

Images: Gospel of Mark--courtesy of LUMO Project Films; John--© 2003, The Visual Bible International; used with permission, 2016, The Klemke Foundation

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The Zapotec Texmelucan Bible is a translation of the Bible into the Zapotec language, spoken by the Zapotec people of Mexico. The translation was completed in 1999 and is the first complete Bible translation into Zapotec.

The Zapotec Texmelucan Bible is based on the Nestle-Aland Greek New Testament and the Hebrew Bible. The translation was done by a team of Zapotec scholars and linguists, and was overseen by the Bible Society of Mexico.

The Zapotec Texmelucan Bible is a significant achievement for the Zapotec people. It provides them with access to the Bible in their own language, and allows them to worship and study the Bible in their native tongue.

The Zapotec Texmelucan Bible is also a valuable resource for scholars and linguists. It provides a unique glimpse into the Zapotec language and culture, and helps to preserve the Zapotec language for future generations.

Significance of the Zapotec Texmelucan Bible

The Zapotec Texmelucan Bible is a significant achievement for several reasons. First, it is the first complete Bible translation into Zapotec. This means that the Zapotec people now have access to the entire Bible in their own language. This is a major step forward for the Zapotec people, as it allows them to worship and study the Bible in their native tongue.

Second, the Zapotec Texmelucan Bible is a valuable resource for scholars and linguists. It provides a unique glimpse into the Zapotec language and culture, and helps to preserve the Zapotec language for future generations. The translation is also a valuable tool for researchers who are studying the history of the Bible and the development of the Zapotec language.

Third, the Zapotec Texmelucan Bible is a symbol of the Zapotec people's pride in their language and culture. The translation is a testament to the Zapotec people's commitment to preserving their language and culture, and it is a source of great pride for the Zapotec community.

Challenges in Translating the Bible into Zapotec

The translation of the Bible into Zapotec was a challenging task. The Zapotec language is a complex and nuanced language, and there were many challenges in finding the right words and phrases to convey the meaning of the Bible.

One of the biggest challenges was finding the right words to translate the names of God. The Zapotec language does not have a word for "God" that is equivalent to the English word "God." The translators had to find a way to translate the name of God that would be both respectful and accurate.

Another challenge was finding the right words to translate the concepts of sin and salvation. The Zapotec language does not have words that are equivalent to the English words "sin" and "salvation." The translators had to find a way to translate these concepts that would be both clear and meaningful to the Zapotec people.

Despite the challenges, the translators were able to produce a translation of the Bible that is both accurate and meaningful to the Zapotec people. The Zapotec Texmelucan Bible is a valuable resource for the Zapotec people, and it is a testament to the Zapotec people's commitment to preserving their language and culture.