Monsang version of Bible 'Enthiing Ttongdin' released
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kakching, March 21 2023:
'Enthiing Ttongdin', the Holy Bible of Monsang Naga Baptist Churches Association (MNBCA) was released during a function held at Liwa Sarei Baptist Church in Chandel district on March 18 .
Delivering the welcome address, MNBCA ex-secretary reverend Alani Shongsir extended gratitude to the visiting Bible Society of India (BSI) team and all leaders of Monsang Baptist churches and representatives from various churches for their love, support and cooperation extended to MNBCA in its endeavour of translating the Bible in Monsang language.
On the other hand, translator of the Monsang Bible, reverend Th Rockson, shared some of the challenges and difficulties he faced since appointment as translator of Old Testament (OT) by MNBCA in early 2010 .
It took more than 10 years to complete the translation of OT into Monsang language including New Testament (NT) Revision.
The NT was released in 2009, he added.
"By the grace of God, and with the support of family support, checking committee support, MNBCA churches, BSI, the release of Monsang Holy Bible 'Enthing Ttongdin' (OT & NT) has been made possible," he said.
Checking Committee member W Phamward and MNBCA president Kh Mobershing also shared some of the challenges the committee faced during the check-ingprocess of the Bible.
The function was attended by BSI, Dimapur auxiliary secretary reverend Dr Yiepetso Wezah as blessing,cum releasing minister of the ceremony and was accompanied by BSI assistant marketing officer Joyson K Thangal.
The programme moderated by MNBCA women secretary Ts Jennifer concluded with presentation of songs by Liwa Sarei Baptist Church, Liwachangning Women fellowship Shongsir Akip S .