The complete Yoruba Bible is published
About this date: 1884 is the complete Bible's publication year, not the start of Crowther's translation work.
The complete Yoruba Bible appears after decades of linguistic and translation work associated with Crowther and collaborators.
Historical context
Crowther's African Anglican ministry links vernacular Scripture with education and church leadership, even as he faces racism within missionary institutions.
Key points
- Crowther had earlier produced a Yoruba grammar and portions of the New Testament.
- Thomas King assists the translation work.
- The completed Bible is one stage within continuing revision and use.
People
- Samuel Ajayi Crowther
- Thomas King
Sources and further reading
- Samuel Ajayi Crowther
Dates the complete Bible and describes collaborators and institutional racism.