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The Bible in Fon
The Bible in fɔ̀ngbè exists in several Catholic and Protestant editions. Here is a guide to finding your way and knowing where to buy one.
schedule 5 min
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History
Translation into Fon
Beginnings19th century, missionaries
First edition1929, partial
Complete Bible1990s-2000s
RevisionsOngoing, regular
Key playersBible Society of Benin
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Versions
Available versions
CatholicBible Societies edition
ProtestantAdventist and evangelical variants
New TestamentMost translated, oldest
Audio BibleAvailable as MP3
Bible appYouVersion includes Fon
Mawu xó
Word of God = the Bible
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Buying
Where to find it
CotonouLibrairie Notre-Dame, Saint Michel
Bible SocietyBranch in Cotonou
OnlineYouVersion (free app)
DiasporaCan be brought over through relatives
Price3000-15000 F CFA in print
Tip
YouVersion (free app) offers the Bible in Fon on smartphones, to read and to listen. Ideal for believers in the diaspora who want to read in their mother tongue.
Mawu xó within reach
The Bible in Fon = a bridge between Catholic/Protestant faith and Beninese culture. App, print, audio — every door is open.
Danxomɛ
Language before translation
Parlons Fongbe Academy
The full course
Fon culture is understood in the Fon language.
Proverbs, Vodun, the history of Danxomɛ: all of it is said first in Fon. 79 video lessons with a native speaker, from the first greeting to conversation — so you can listen to this culture without having it translated for you.
79 video lessons Native speaker from Cotonou Lifetime access, one payment
Access the course
Site offer · 80 000 instead of50,000 FCFA
One free trial lesson when you sign up.
Go further
- The Fon video course: see the program — 79 lessons with a native speaker from Cotonou, taught in French
- What is your Fon level? — the free 15-question test