A copy of the Thangkhal Holy Bible was presented to the Librarian of the E. C. John Library and Archives, United Theological College (UTC), Bengaluru, on 11 January 2024 by three UTC BD 3rd year students — B.J. Emmanuel (Andhra), D. Apostle (from Chennai) and Bruce K. Thangkhal (from Manipur). The presentation marks an important moment in the spiritual and cultural history of the Thangkhal people.
A copy of the New Testament in the Thangkhal dialect was also presented to the Librarian on 15 December 2023.
Chronology of Key Events
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1910 – The Gospel first arrived in Senvawn, Southern Manipur.
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1978 – Formation of the Thangkhal Peoples Organisation and Thangkhal Youth Organisation.
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1981 – Establishment of the Thangkhal Christian Association, bringing unity among Thangkhal believers.
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1985 – Formation of Zomi Fins, a popular Thangkhal music band.
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1987 – Formation of Thangkhal Sinlai Pawlpi (students’ union).
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2010 – Release of the Thangkhal New Testament.
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2023 – Release of the complete Thangkhal Bible.
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Translators: Rev. K. Ginkhankap (NT) and Rev. Thangdoulal Suantak (OT).
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Between 1939 and 1980, the Thangkhals were scattered across different church denominations. Since 1981, the Thangkhal Christians began praying earnestly for a Bible in their own heart language.
Their prayers echo the promise found in Scripture:
“Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you.” — Matthew 7:7, NRSV
Today, the Thangkhal community rejoices as they finally have the Holy Bible in their own heart language, a testimony to decades of faith, perseverance, and God’s unfailing guidance.
~ Bruce K. Thangkhal, UTC Bengaluru
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