Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jan 26, 2017 16:14:34 GMT 12
MAORI CHILDREN’S BIBLE NOW AVAILABLE IN NZ
The Bible Society has launched Tāku Paipera, the only Māori children’s Bible available in New Zealand.
Mr Hakiaha, a kaumatua and on Laidlaw College’s Māori Advisory Council said, “Tāku Paipera is done in a language that belongs to us, it’s a language that reveals our identity and it’s a language that is the heartbeat of our culture.”
“For Māori children, it’s their language put to print, the stories of the Bible from thousands of years are now conveyed in their sacred language. It will help build their self-esteem and pride.
“This Bible will lead to the preservation of Te Reo and the continuity of Te Reo and also the use and continuance of a traditional language to a modern language.”....
www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2017/01/26/maori-childrens-bible-now-available-nz/
The Bible Society has launched Tāku Paipera, the only Māori children’s Bible available in New Zealand.
Mr Hakiaha, a kaumatua and on Laidlaw College’s Māori Advisory Council said, “Tāku Paipera is done in a language that belongs to us, it’s a language that reveals our identity and it’s a language that is the heartbeat of our culture.”
“For Māori children, it’s their language put to print, the stories of the Bible from thousands of years are now conveyed in their sacred language. It will help build their self-esteem and pride.
“This Bible will lead to the preservation of Te Reo and the continuity of Te Reo and also the use and continuance of a traditional language to a modern language.”....
www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2017/01/26/maori-childrens-bible-now-available-nz/