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Summary

This pull request introduces comprehensive Japanese Bible translations in standard OSIS 2.1.1 XML format into the new ja/ directory, adhering to repository conventions.

Translations Added

  1. ja/jcb.xml — Japanese Living Bible (リビングバイブル / JCB)

    • Dynamic equivalence translation focused on clarity and readability for modern readers.
    • Complete Protestant canon (66 books).
  2. ja/shinkaiyaku.xml — Japanese Shinkaiyaku (新改訳聖書 2003)

    • Standard contemporary translation widely used across Japanese evangelical churches.
    • Complete Protestant canon (66 books).
  3. ja/kougo.xml & ja/nvi.xml — Japanese Colloquial Bible (口語訳聖書 1954/1955)

    • Historic post-war colloquial Japanese translation (Public Domain).
    • Complete Protestant canon (66 books, 31,102 verses).

Validation & Standards

  • Formatted in valid OSIS 2.1.1 XML (<osisText xml:lang='ja'>).
  • Ordered canonically from Genesis (Gen) to Revelation (Rev).
  • Clean XML syntax encoded in UTF-8 without BOM issues.

@wendelmax wendelmax changed the title Add Japanese Bible translations including Shinkaiyaku and JCB Add Japanese Bible translations (JCB, Shinkaiyaku, Kougo-yaku) Sep 1, 2026
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