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Scripture Status
no Scripture
Bible
New Testament
Portions
Sea Island Creole English
Alternate names:
Geechee, Gullah
Scriptures published:
New Testament
(2005)
Portions
(1994--2003)
Literacy:
Literacy rate in first language: 1%--5%. Government bilingual education program begun. Literacy rate in second language: 75%--100%
Primary country:
United States
Region:
Coastal region from Jacksonville, North Carolina to Jacksonville, Florida; Sea Islands off Georgia coast; New York City, Detroit
Religion:
No information available.
Livelihood:
Agriculturalists: rice, cotton
Number of users:
350
(data from Ethnologue and other sources)
Online Resources
Scripture
The Scripture Earth website has
Sea Island Creole English Scripture
Forum of Bible Agencies International:
Find a Bible in Sea Island Creole English
World Bibles:
all known Scripture available in Sea Island Creole English on the web
Joshua Project:
Sea Island Creole English — facts and resources
Other
ScriptSource: writing systems of the world
Ethnologue entry for Sea Island Creole English
— detailed linguistic information.
Prayer
Pray for Creole English, Sea Island
08/11
Use of language for Spiritual Purposes: United States
Articles
Articles about United States
New Translations for an Ancient Church
Translation via Skype and Streaming
The Aramaic Diaspora: Scattered Seed
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