From Slave Boy to Bishop

From the Stories of Faith and Fame series - the stories of men and women who went all over the world with their Christian faith. Samuel Adjai Crowther (1809-1892) led an exciting and adventurous life. Born in a West African village, he was captured and sold as a slave. After a dramatic rescue he became a Christian. He travelled extensively, founding many Christian missions. He translated the Bible into Yoruba, and became the first black Anglican bishop.Milsome, John is the author of 'From Slave Boy to Bishop' with ISBN 9780718826789 and ISBN 0718826787.