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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.…