Scripture Resources

‘Godkunydja Dhäruk Yuṯana Gal’ŋu Dhawu’-nherraṉara’ (New Testament) was launched in 1985 to coincide with the fiftieth anniversary of the church at Yirrkala.  This was the first full New Testament in a Yolŋu language.  Extensive selections of the Old Testament (40%) were produced in 1989 and published as ‘Godku Dhäruk Dhawu’-nherraṉhara ŋurruthanhara Gal’ŋu’ (Shorter Old Testament). This is the only Shorter Old Testament published in a Yolŋu language and one of the few across Australia. The Old Testament text will be made available on this site when ready.

… “after months of checking and editing the New Testament for printing publication (1985), the translation of Old Testament began in earnest. A new computer was used for the Old Testament, which made for a more efficient process. Bible Society prepared a ‘good overview’ that was used for the selection of Old Testament passages. The selection of Old Testament passages was published in 1989.” (Joyce, Mutilŋa, Guḻumbu and Felicity)