John Bendor-Samuel
Missionary, Author
1929 – 2011
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Who was John Bendor-Samuel?
John Theodore Bendor-Samuel was an evangelical Christian missionary and linguist who furthered Bible translation work into African languages, as well as making significant contributions to the study of African linguistics. Amongst his friends and colleagues he was widely known by his initials, JBS.
He had an instrumental role in the founding of Wycliffe Bible Translators UK; the West Africa Linguistics Society and the Forum of Bible Agencies. He pioneered SIL International's work in several countries in West Africa.
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- Born
- Sep 6, 1929
Worthing - Religion
- Christianity
- Profession
- Died
- Jan 6, 2011
Studley Green
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on July 23, 2013
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