A Critical Study of the Designation of Chapter as Ti by Asante – Twi Bible Readers

J.e.t Kuwornu-Adjaottor ,Emmanuel Foster Asamoah

doi:10.38159/ehass.2020103

J.e.t Kuwornu-Adjaottor , Emmanuel Foster Asamoah

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https://doi.org/10.38159/ehass.2020103

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Abstract

Bible reading is one of the purposeful activities Christians and users of the Bible engage in it to learn the word of God as well as learning new vocabularies of their native language, especially when they read in their mother-tongue. Asante-Twi Bible readers and users have designated ti for “chapter” in the reading of the Asante-Twi Bible. However, this does not carry the literal meaning of the text; thereby, not helping Asante-Twi Bible users to access the literal and right meaning for “chapter” in the Asante-Twi language. Using the analytical method in reading, this article argues that Asante-Twi Bible users should read chapter as ɔfa, for it carries the literal meaning of the text. Aside helping Asante-Twi Bible users to identify and ascertain the meaning of “chapter” in their language, which builds their vocabulary, it helps them to get the literal and right meaning of the text. The designation of ɔfa for “chapter” by Asante-Twi Bible users and readers keeps them from the “shock of recognition” of carrying a different meaning; it carries the literal and right meaning for “chapter” in the Asante-Twi language. This study has thus added an Akan meaning and translation of “chapter” to the knowledge of Bible reading in Akan, in general, and the Asante-Twi Bible reading communities, in particular. It is being recommended that Asante-Twi Bible users and readers should designate “chapter” as ɔfa in Bible reading which is done either silently or aloud at church, in their homes, or where ever, especially during church services, family devotions, or wherever, for academic and or spiritual purposes. Keywords: Asante-Twi Bible reading, Analytical Method, Chapter, Ti, and Ɔfa

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According to Bouhedjam, reading activity is one of the most significant ways of learning, as it is connected with literacy and civilizational development.1 This assertion is affirmed by Pabellorin who believes that reading helps readers to understand the written word in the language they read [which could be their mother-tongue].2 it helps the readers to grasp an enhanced knowledge of the language being read in their language
Using the analytical method in reading, this article argues that Asante-Twi Bible users should read chapter as ɔfa, for it carries the literal meaning of the text
47 people read “chapter” as ti, representing 31 percent of respondents; 76 people read “chapter” as eti, representing 51 percent of respondents; and 27 people read “chapter” as etire, representing 18 percent of respondents. This points to the fact that there are varied designation for reading “chapter” from the Asante-Twi Bible; some read it as ti, some as eti, and others as etire

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According to Bouhedjam, reading activity is one of the most significant ways of learning, as it is connected with literacy and civilizational development. This assertion is affirmed by Pabellorin who believes that reading helps readers to understand the written word in the language they read [which could be their mother-tongue].2 it helps the readers to grasp an enhanced knowledge of the language being read in their language. According to Bouhedjam, reading activity is one of the most significant ways of learning, as it is connected with literacy and civilizational development.. According to Bouhedjam, reading activity is one of the most significant ways of learning, as it is connected with literacy and civilizational development.1 This assertion is affirmed by Pabellorin who believes that reading helps readers to understand the written word in the language they read [which could be their mother-tongue].2. Reading helps individuals to learn a language faster and more completely, for it is an essential skill for language learners.. Reading helps individuals to learn a language faster and more completely, for it is an essential skill for language learners.3 Though it can be entertaining, reading offers individuals the opportunity to open new worlds as well as enriching their lives; the continuous repetition of words in reading enables them to learn and remember vocabulary. Bouhedjam opines that reading is an activity with a purpose. This, according to Jenkins, helps individuals [or readers] to get the literal meaning

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