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The Bible was translated into Old Nubian during the period when Christianity was dominant in Nubia (southern Egypt and northern Sudan). Throughout the Middle Ages, Nubia was divided into separate kingdoms: Nobadia, Makuria and Alodia. Old Nubian was the standard written form in all three kingdoms.
The Bible was translated into Old Nubian during the period when Christianity was dominant in Nubia . Throughout the Middle Ages, Nubia was divided into separate kingdoms: Nobadia, Makuria and Alodia. Old Nubian may be regarded was the standard written form in all three kingdoms.
There are currently over 3,142 versions in over 2,073 languages available digitally on bible.com, of which 1,768 are available audibly. There are also versions in nearly 2,033 languages at faithcomesbyhearing.com and a similar number on the American Bible Society 's bibles.org.
Omitted are translations into Arabic, Nubian, Sogdian, Old English, Old Low German, Old High German, Old French.
In the east, the Bible was translated in the first centuries into Syriac, Persian, Gothic, Armenian, Georgian, and in the seventh century parts of it were translated even into Chinese. To the south, it was translated into Coptic dialects, into Nubian, and into Ge’ez.
From the Syriac and Latin translations to the less-known Nubian version, understand the role these early versions played in shaping communities, fostering intercultural exchanges, and promoting linguistic evolution.
Aug 11, 2022 · We have mobilised 8 Nubians to help in translating the Bible into the Nubian language! This will be an invaluable resource for Nubian Christians.
