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Rev. J. C. Taylor

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Dennis Memorial Grammar School (DMGS), Onitsha – The First Grammar School in Igboland (1925)

Dennis Memorial Grammar School (DMGS), Onitsha, Anambra state, stands today as one of the most historic educational institutions in Eastern Nigeria. Established by the Church Missionary Society (C.M.S.), it holds the distinction of being the first “grammar” school in Igboland, opening its doors on 25 January 1925 to its inaugural class of nineteen boarders and…

The Story of the First Igbo Bible: The Untold Legacy of Rev. J.C. Taylor and Simon Jonas, Igbo Ex-Slaves and Their Contribution

The translation of the Bible into the Igbo language is a significant milestone in the history of African linguistics and missionary work. While Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther is often associated with early Igbo Bible translations, historical interrogations by Historians and Scholars highlights the main contributions of two free Igbo ex-slaves, Simon Jonas and Rev.…