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February 17, 2005

Tamasheq Bible

Went on a bush-trip Sunday/Monday around some Tamasheq villages. The Tamasheq (or Tuaregs) are the 'blue men of the desert', so called because their rich indigo turbans rub off on their skin. I have not spent much time at all with Tamasheq people so I speak none of the language beyond 'Martola/Alharras' (greetings) and 'amanis' (camel). But the chap I was with (let's call him Bill - he does not want his name online) has been working amongst the Tamacheq for years and has just finished his translation of the new testament. Bill and I travelled around several villages where there are literacy classes going on, and gave out some copies of the new testament. It was great. I want to write more about it but time is short. Thank God for Bill, and for a fruitful trip.

Posted by sahelsteve at February 17, 2005 05:58 PM