LL-L "Language varieties" 2003.05.19 (03) [E]

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From: "Ben J. Bloomgren" <godsquad at cox.net>
Subject: Mystery dialect

Hello, Lowlanders, I was reading the bible tonight when I came upon a
translation by Elmer Reimer. He reads the New Testament in
"Plautdietsch." Upon listening to him, I could identify
with much of it because of the similarities to English prepositions such
as "daut, waut and the word Gott." What dialect is this? Please go to
http://www.biblegateway.org and enter any
passage in the New Testament. He does not have the Old Testament yet.
Then "View text" and/or "Listen to this." Thanks.
By the way, I am not imposing my beliefs on anyone. I simply want to see
from where Mr. Reimer hails.
Ben

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