Nitoy Achümi

N. K. Achümi was^[4] a Bible Translator who was Translations Advisor with the United Bible Societies^[5] and was based in Nagaland.

Nitoy K. Achümi
Born	1935 Nagaland
Died	20 August 2005
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Translator
Church	First Baptist Church, Zunheboto[1]
Writings	1987, The translation of 'nephesh' in the Sema Naga Bible,[2] 1992, Translation of 'God' and 'Lord' in Some Naga Bibles,[3]
Title	The Reverend

As a Linguist,^[6] Achümi^[7] was involved in the translation and revision of the Bible into Naga languages. When the Bible in Pochuri language was released in 2014,^[4] Achümi's contribution towards the translation was acknowledged.

Writings

• 1987, The translation of 'nephesh' in the Sema Naga Bible,^[2]
• 1992, Translation of 'God' and 'Lord' in Some Naga Bibles^[3]
• 1995, In search of a common language for Nagas^[8]

Education

Achümi studied Old Testament under E. C. John, G. M. Butterworth and Gerhard Wehmeier at the United Theological College, Bangalore between 1972 and 1975^[9] during the Principalship of Joshua Russell Chandran. Achümi's companions included Basil Rebera, A. P. Chacko, G. Babu Rao, S. J. Theodore and Timotheas Hembrom, all of whom studied under E. C. John, a direct student of the master-specialist of Old Testament, Gerhard von Rad. In the ensuing convocation of the Senate of Serampore College (University), Achümi was awarded an M. Th. degree by then Registrar, C. Devasahayam.

Family

Nitoy and his wife, Vishi, had four children, two sons and two daughters. Vishli personally typed all of his manuscripts. His daughter, Bernika, is married to theologian, pastor and Inter Varsity Press author Donald C. Simmons, Jr.^[10] Achümi is buried in Thilixü Village, near Dimapur.